Grants for Seniors

Last updated October 4, 2026

Grantable tracks 902 active grants for seniors in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 16 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 397 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 902; from 643 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $10K–$90K
Total listed funding: $118.5M; across 397 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 22; 37 with a published date

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Supplemental Respite Grant Program (SRGP) Respite Care Association of Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports family caregivers by funding supplemental respite services.	Not published	Varies
Rural Community Grant Fund (Farm Credit Services of North Dakota) Mountrail Bethel Home Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Assist in the implementation and development of projects and programs in communities and rural areas in western North Dakota which have been impacted by mineral exploration. Past Awards to Mountrail Bethel Home/MCMC:	Rolling	Varies
SU-CASA Grant New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) · Foundation Not published · $8K The SU-CASA Grant is a 3-month program placing local artists in Staten Island senior centers to engage older adults through creative workshops. Each residency concludes with a public event showcasing the participants' work.	Not published	$8K
The Good Samaritan Fund Morningstar Senior Living Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A benevolent fund that provides financial support to community residents who have exhausted the means to pay in full for their care.	Not published	Varies
Senior Transportation Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan · Foundation Not published · Varies Help Calhoun County residents access services and activities that enhance dignity, support independence and encourage community involvement.	Not published	Varies
YSI Elders & Students Scholarship YSI Yoga Studies Institute · Foundation Rolling · Varies YSI believes that social responsibility and community are core parts of their role. When offering scholarships, YSI invests in students by helping them plant the seeds to keep yoga teachings alive in their hearts.	Rolling	Varies
Granville Community Foundation General Grant Program Granville Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Granville Community Foundation provides grants to support a wide range of community initiatives and organizations.	Not published	Varies
B'nai B'rith Gideon Foundation Grant The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The B’nai B’rith Gideon Foundation was established to support rental housing and/or related social and recreational facilities for low-income elderly individuals, persons with disabilities and families of low-income residents living in New…	Not published	Varies
Paddock Foundation Grant Jerome & Mildred Paddock Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Paddock Foundation Grant, established by the Jerome and Mildred Paddock Foundation in 1967, focuses on supporting vulnerable seniors and children with disabilities.	Not published	Varies
Advancing Oral Health Equity Grant Healthpath Foundation of Ohio · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K HealthPath Foundation of Ohio is a regional health foundation advancing health equity through strategic grantmaking and intermediary services that support improved health outcomes across Ohio’s communities.	Not published	Up to $50K
The Joseph L. Ruby Student Scholarship Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship for students pursuing education related to aging services and support for older adults and individuals with disabilities.	Not published	Varies
Senior and Dorinda’s Dream Funds Grant Program Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Senior and Dorinda’s Dream Funds Grant Program provides financial assistance to fulfill end-of-life wishes for terminally ill adults in hospice care.	Not published	Varies
John W. Boynton Fund Grant: Athol Area Residents John W Boynton Fund · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The John W. Boynton Fund provides grants to support charitable organizations that assist needy residents, particularly older adults in the Athol area.	Not published	$10K – $25K
Health First Wellness Grants Health First Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $360K Community-based health improvement grants awarded by the Health First Foundation to address health disparities and wellness needs in Brevard County.	Not published	$360K
Healthy Youth/Healthy Seniors Endowment Fund Grant Albion Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Healthy Youth/Healthy Seniors Endowment Fund, managed by the Albion Community Foundation, aims to enhance the health and wellbeing of youth and seniors in the greater Albion area.	Not published	Up to $1K
National Family Caregiver Support Grant Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Family Caregiver Support program provides essential support services to family caregivers and older relatives in Illinois.	Not published	Varies
Paul and Alma Schwan Aging Trust Endowment Fund Southwest Initiative Foundation · Foundation Not published · $168K	Not published	$168K
Sharing Fund Souderton Mennonite Homes · Foundation Not published · Varies Gifts to this fund are invested for the purpose of providing benevolent care to the residents of Dock Woods and The Willows of Living Branches who can no longer afford to pay the full cost of their care.	Not published	Varies
Senior Oral Health Partnership Delta Dental Community Care Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Through this grant opportunity, The Delta Dental Community Care Foundation will dedicate up to $5 million in grant funding over five years to a collaborative of organizations serving a defined geographic community.	Not published	Varies
Bernard and Etta Weinberg Fund Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
DHS Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Grant (Inclusive Health Program) Special Olympics Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · $191K This grant is part of a statewide effort. A total of $12.75 million was being awarded to 91 organizations statewide during this round of funding.	Not published	$191K
Kott Memorial Charitable Trust Grants Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Russell & Josephine Kott Memorial Charitable Trust honors the lives of Russell and Josephine Kott.	Not published	Varies
Aging Adults Program Support Grants The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Aging Adults Program Support Grants foster community development by providing financial assistance to nonprofit organizations focused on enhancing the quality of life for aging adults.	Not published	Up to $25K
Theodore Edson Parker Foundation: Mini Grant Theodore Edson Parker Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Theodore Edson Parker Foundation offers mini grants up to $7,500 to support organizations addressing community needs in Lowell, Massachusetts.	Not published	Up to $8K

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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

How much money do grants for seniors award?

Of the 902 grants for seniors Grantable lists as of October 4, 2026, 397 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $25K, and the middle half fall between $10K and $90K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for seniors?

By number of open listings, the most active funders are Maryland Department of Aging (22), Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) (13), National Institutes of Health (10), The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg (9), and The Scan Foundation (8). In all, 643 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

When are grants for seniors due?

Of 902 grants listed, 22 accept applications on a rolling basis, 37 have a published upcoming deadline, 198 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 645 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 46% fall in October–December.

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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