Grants for Seniors

Last updated August 18, 2026

There are currently 891 active grants for seniors in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Creative Learning Grants Program	Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Inc	Rolling	$4K – $8K
Foundation	Ina Calkins Board Grant	Ina Calkins Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Penn Medicine CAREs Grant Program	Center for Human Appearance	Rolling	$54K
Foundation	Norco Community Fund (NCF) Grant	The Greater New Orleans Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $20K
Foundation	Congregate and Home Delivered Meal Service Contract	Areawide Aging Agency	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Central Minnesota Arts Board- Arts Access Grant	Central Minnesota Arts Board	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America: Financial Security Grant	Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America	Rolling	$50K – $75K
Foundation	Elaine Symons Baker Community Impact Award	Sonora Area Foundation	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Gresham - Community Enhancement Grant	City of Gresham	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Marshall Home Fund: Program Grant	The Marshall Home Fund Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Adult Scholarship	Adams County Arts Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Island Thrift Community Grants - Simple Grant Application	Island Thrift	Rolling	$100 – $5K
Foundation	Competitive Community Grant- Health & Human Services- Spring Cycle	Santa Fe Community Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $20K
State	Supporting Older Adults with Resources (SOAR)	Maryland Department of Aging	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Safe & Stable Housing Fund Grant: Seniors	The San Diego Foundation	Rolling	$10K – $40K
Foundation	Fund for Creative Arts Therapy	Dock Acres Inc	Rolling	$1.5M
Foundation	Foundation Initiatives - Housing/Homelessness, Food Systems, Home Health Care, Wellness@Work, Perry County Health Coalition	Partnership for Better Health	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Terry Fulmer Scholarship Grant	Nurses Educational Funds Inc.	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Health Cohort Pilot	Chuckanut Health Foundation	Rolling	From $5K
Foundation	HFC Caregiver Respite Program - In-Home Respite Grant	Hilarity for Charity Inc	Rolling	100 hours of professional in-home care
State	State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)	Maryland Department of Aging	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Christian Science Nurse Gratitude Fund	The Principle Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ward & Brenda Morgan Community Grant	Greater Manhattan Community Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $20K
Foundation	George H. Nettleton Foundation Grant	The George H Nettleton Home Inc	Rolling	Up to $50K

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About grants for seniors

Grants for senior services fund aging-in-place programs, elder care, meal delivery, transportation, social isolation prevention, and organizations serving older adults. The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is the primary federal funder, while the Area Agencies on Aging network distributes services locally.

Frequently Asked Questions

What federal programs fund senior services?

The Older Americans Act (administered by ACL) funds nutrition programs, supportive services, caregiver support, and elder abuse prevention through Area Agencies on Aging. CMS funds Medicare and Medicaid programs for seniors. HUD supports senior housing. The Corporation for National Service funds Senior Corps volunteer programs.

Can organizations get grants for senior nutrition programs?

Yes. The Older Americans Act Title III-C funds congregate and home-delivered meals through AAAs. USDA's CSFP provides food for low-income seniors. The SNAP Education program funds nutrition education. Foundations like AARP Foundation and Meals on Wheels America provide additional senior nutrition grants.

Are there grants for senior technology and social isolation?

Yes. ACL has funded technology programs for older adults. The Retirement Research Foundation and AARP Foundation support age-friendly technology. The FCC's Lifeline program provides discounted internet and phone. Many community foundations fund social isolation prevention programs as this becomes a recognized public health priority.

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