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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THE SCAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

The People Say Funder: The SCAN Foundation Partner: Public Policy Lab Award Years: 2024–2025 (ongoing) Geographic Scope: National (Arizona, California, Minnesota, New Orleans, North Carolina, Oregon,…

State Justice Institute · Rolling / Open State

The purpose of this program is to improve the quality of justice in state courts and to foster innovative, efficient solutions to common issues faced by all courts. This program offers a variety of…

Gilead Sciences · Rolling / Open State

The purpose of this program is to improve the quality of life for people living with HIV (PLWH) as they age. The funding agency believes that it is now a critical time to develop innovative social…

Walters Family Foundation · Rolling / Open State

The purpose of this program is to support human services work, including projects benefiting at-risk youth, families, and the elderly. The program commonly supports organizations that serve the…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER BUFFALO · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds: Caregivers Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The…

AMERICAN FEDERATION FOR AGING · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Sagol Network GerOmic Award for Junior Faculty Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Federation for Aging Research Amount: Up to US $150,000 Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The Sagol…

Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Trust · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Schmeeckle Private Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Tr Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary The Schmeeckle Private Foundation Grants aim to enrich lives in…

The Summit Foundation A Nj Nonprofit Corporation · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Summit Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Summit Foundation A Nj Nonprofit Corporation Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary The Summit Foundation Grant aims to support various…

SENIOR SERVICES FOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Tomorrow Fund Purpose: Provides confidential assistance to residents in Sequoia Living's continuing care retirement communities who have outlived their financial resources. Geographic Scope:…

Perpetual Guardian · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Vernon Hall Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Perpetual Guardian Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Vernon Hall Trust Grant supports charities in Southland, including Invercargill and…

US $50,000 - US $300,000
The Washington Home Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Washington Home Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Washington Home Inc Amount: US $50,000 - US $300,000 Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Washington Home Grant supports innovative…

THEODORE EDSON PARKER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Theodore Edson Parker Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Theodore Edson Parker Foundation Amount: US $15,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Theodore Edson Parker…

THEODORE EDSON PARKER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Theodore Edson Parker Foundation: Mini Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Theodore Edson Parker Foundation Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Theodore Edson Parker…

NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Thief River Falls Area Community Fund Geographic Scope: Thief River Falls community and surrounding area Program Description: A component fund of the Northwest Minnesota Foundation providing grant…

$190,000 - $300,000
ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY PARTNERS INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Thome Aging Well Program Overview: A four-year, $19 million program funded by the Edward N. and Della L. Thome Memorial Foundation (Bank of America trustee) to help older adults living in affordable…

THE JAMES R THORPE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Thorpe Foundation Grants: Support for Seniors Status: ACTIVE Funder: James R. Thorpe Foundation Last Updated: July 03, 2025 Summary The James R. Thorpe Foundation, established in 1974, focuses on…

LEGACY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview The Thriving Hobart Seniors grant is supported by the Maria Reiner Senior Citizens Fund (MRSC) at Legacy Foundation. Thriving Hobart Seniors grants funding to organizations that provide…

Approximately $2 million annually for meal programs; $1 million for community-based services
SOUTHWESTERN CT AGENCY ON AGING INC · February 28, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Title III Grant Program Funder: Southwestern CT Agency on Aging Inc (SWCAA) Overview: SWCAA's annual grant application process allocates state and federal Title III funding to organizations that…

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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