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.

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Pinetop Perkins Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pinetop Assistance League (PAL) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pinetop Perkins Foundation Amount: US $500 Last Updated: February 08, 2026 Summary The Pinetop Assistance League (PAL) Grant provides…

Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust · Rolling / Open Foundation

Piper Trust Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Last Updated: September 09, 2025 Summary The Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust focuses on enhancing health and well-being…

Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Planning and Service Grants to Area Agencies on Aging Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Amount: Up to US $3,876,946 Last Updated: May 07, 2025 Summary The Planning and…

CITY OF OAKS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Play It Forward Overview: Financial assistance program that helps local residents participate in Raleigh's exercise, recreation, and sports programs by removing financial barriers. Focus Areas: -…

Point32Health Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Point32Health Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Point32Health Foundation Last Updated: December 24, 2025 Summary The Point32Health Foundation Grant focuses on advancing equity in aging by…

POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY HOUSING TRUST FUND · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

PottCoHTF Grant Program Funder: Pottawattamie County Housing Trust Fund (PottCoHTF) Geographic Scope: Pottawattamie County, Iowa Program Status: Active (2026 application cycle closed as of October 3,…

POTTS AND SIBLEY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Potts And Sibley Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Potts And Sibley Foundation Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The Potts and Sibley Foundation, established in 1967 by Effie Potts…

THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pratt-Stanton Manor Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater New Orleans Foundation Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The Pratt-Stanton Manor Fund Grant aims to…

RETIREMENT RESEARCH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Mission The Retirement Research Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for our nation’s older adults. RRF is one of the first private foundations devoted exclusively to aging…

WACO FOUNDATION · June 15, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Program/Operating Support Grants Purpose: Intended for agencies whose programs or services give attention to identifying and addressing the root causes of area challenges, including the social…

Dept. of Health & Human Services: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention · Rolling / Open Foundation

Public Health Strategies to Address Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias: The National Healthy Brain Initiative, BOLD Public Health Centers of Excellence, and Public Health Adoption Accelerator…

AARP FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Purpose Prize® Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: AARP Foundation Amount: US $75,000 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary Overview AARP Foundation AARP Foundation strengthens financial resilience for and…

GREATER GREEN BAY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

R. Bruce & Alyce S. Kopseker Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The R. Bruce & Alyce S. Kopseker…

R D BEIRNE TRUST FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

R.D. Beirne Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: R D Beirne Trust Fund Last Updated: July 16, 2025 Summary The R.D. Beirne Trust Grant aims to support quality human services for underserved populations…

Community Foundation of Southern · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rainbow Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation Of Southern New Mexico Last Updated: May 16, 2025 Summary The Rainbow Fund Grant aims to enhance LGBTQIA+ life in Southern New…

US $25,000 - US $75,000
RANCHO SANTA FE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rancho Santa Fe Women's Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rancho Santa Fe Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: August 04, 2025 Summary The Rancho Santa Fe Women's Fund Grant aims…

OHIO CAPITAL CORPORATION FOR HOUSING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Resident Development Fund Funder: Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) Overview: OCCH awards grants to partners working creatively to improve health and quality of life outcomes for residents…

COLUMBIA VANTAGE POINT FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Resident Support Fund Overview: The Columbia Vantage Point Foundation and Residences at Vantage Point commit to ensuring that no resident loses a home for lack of funding/resources that occurs…

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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