Title III Grants (Older Americans Act) Administrator: Central Minnesota Council on Aging (CMCOA) Background: The Older Americans Act was signed into law on July 14, 1965. The original act created the…
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.
Title III Grants for Community Agencies Serving Older Adults Funder: Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands (Area Agency on Aging) Amount: $127,000 awarded to 8 community agencies in FY2026…
Title III-B Community Grants Funder: Springwell Inc (MA, US) Overview: Request for Proposals under Title III-B of the Older Americans Act for funding to support community-based services for older…
Title III-B Legal Services Overview: Part of the Aging Services RFP for FY 2024-2026. Funding for legal services for seniors through the Older Americans Act. Funding Period: FY 2024-2026 Geographic…
Title III-B Senior Center Services Overview: Part of the Aging Services RFP for FY 2024-2026. Funding for senior center services through the Older Americans Act. Funding Period: FY 2024-2026…
Title III-B Supportive Services Funder: Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc (MNRAAA) Geographic Scope: 27 counties in southwest Minnesota: Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Cottonwood,…
Title III-B Supportive Services Overview: Part of the Aging Services RFP for FY 2024-2026. Funding for supportive services for seniors through the Older Americans Act. Funding Period: FY 2024-2026…
Title III-B Supportive Services Grant Funder: Southeastern Minnesota Area Agency on Aging (SEMAAA) Program Type: Federal Older Americans Act funds Geographic Scope: Eleven counties of Southeastern…
Title III-C Congregate Meals and Home Delivered Meals Funder: Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc (MNRAAA) Geographic Scope: 27 counties in southwest Minnesota: Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown,…
Title III-C Home Delivered & Congregate Meals Overview: Part of the Aging Services RFP for FY 2024-2026. Funding for home-delivered and congregate meal programs for seniors through the Older…
Title III-D Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Funder: Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc (MNRAAA) Geographic Scope: 27 counties in southwest Minnesota: Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown,…
Title III-D EBP Health Promotion Overview: Part of the Aging Services RFP for FY 2024-2026. Funding for evidence-based health promotion programs for seniors through the Older Americans Act. Funding…
Title III-D Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Grant Funder: Southeastern Minnesota Area Agency on Aging (SEMAAA) Program Type: Federal Older Americans Act funds Geographic Scope: Eleven…
Title III-E National Family Caregiver Support Grant Funder: Southeastern Minnesota Area Agency on Aging (SEMAAA) Program Type: Federal Older Americans Act funds Geographic Scope: Eleven counties of…
Title III-E National Family Caregiver Support Services Funder: Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc (MNRAAA) Geographic Scope: 27 counties in southwest Minnesota: Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown,…
Title V Senior Community Service Employment Program - Competitive Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Amount: US $100,000 - US $3,030,248 Last Updated: March 23, 2026…
Title V Senior Community Services Employment Program (SCSEP) Overview: Part of the Aging Services RFP for FY 2024-2026. Funding for senior community services employment programs through the Older…
Together We Thrive: Del Mar Grants for Older Adults Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Last Updated: September 30, 2025 Summary The Together We Thrive: Del Mar Grants for Older Adults,…
Toledo Rotary Club Foundation: Traditional Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Toledo Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: January 01, 2026 Summary The Toledo Rotary Club Foundation…
Tony Robbins Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Anthony Robbins Foundation (The Tony Robbins Foundation) Last Updated: February 27, 2024 Summary The Tony Robbins Foundation Grant aims to empower…
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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