Grants for Seniors

Last updated August 22, 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	Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation Grant	Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Acts Samaritan Fund	Acts Legacy Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	TEFFI Seed Grant Opportunity	Greater Northwest Kansas Community	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Foundation	RRF: Research Grants	Retirement Research Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Waterman Foundation Grant	Kern Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly	Affordable Housing Management	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Tennessee Housing Trust Fund Competitive Grants (TN)	Tennessee Housing Development Agency	Rolling	$200K – $600K
Foundation	McKeen Fund Grant	Mckeen Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sheriff's YANA (You Are Not Alone) Program Grants	San Diego Seniors Community Foundation	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	MH253015 - Aging in Place Pilot RFP Grant	New York State Office of Mental Health	Rolling	$2M
Foundation	Special Programs for the Aging: Long Term Care Ombudsman Services for Older Individuals (IL) Grant	Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	William J. Brace Charitable Trust Grant	W J Brace Charitable Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Burlington Capital Foundation Grant	Burlington Capital Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Leonard and Helen R. Stulman Charitable Foundation Grant - Project Household	Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland	Rolling	$1.6M
Foundation	Fund for Housing for Retired Church Workers	Souderton Mennonite Homes	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	United Way of Effingham County Annual Grant Program	United Way of Effingham Cnty Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Della B. Gardner Fund	The Dayton Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Heart of Steamboat Community Fund Grant	Heart of Steamboat United Methodist Church	Rolling	$500 – $3K
Foundation	Nelson County Community Fund Grant	Charlottesville Area Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Energy Assistance Program (EAP)	Community Action Partnership of Hennepin	Rolling	Up to $600
State	Maryland Senior Call Check Program	Maryland Department of Aging	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Section 5310 – Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Grant	East-West Gateway Council of Governments	Rolling	Varies
State	OTHER – Winter Placemaking Grants	Aarp	Rolling	Up to $400K
Foundation	Grimes-King Foundation for the Elderly Grant	Grimes - King Foundation for the Elderly	Rolling	$1K – $20K

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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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