Available Grants for Senior Citizens.
Senior Citizen Services Available Grants for Senior Citizens.
There is a wide variety of grants available each year to support the needs of seniors. Federal grants can meet senior needs for nutrition, education, and housing. Foundations also offer specialized grants for organizations who are working with seniors and which are supporting education, good health, affordable housing, senior safety, and volunteerism. However, there are very few grants awarded specifically to an individual. Individuals seeking assistance need to work through agencies and organizations.
Federal Grants.
Several different departments of the government offer federal grants for a variety of different purposes. Federal grants for senior citizens can be found on Federal Grants Wire. Examples of federal grants include:
Capital Assistance Program for Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities provides funds to for the transportation needs of elderly persons in areas where public transportation services are not available or appropriate.
The Foster Grandparent Program is designed to promote volunteer service by persons 55 or older who have limited incomes. Funds are available to support volunteer programs that provide personalized service to children with exceptional or special needs.
Mortgage Insurance-Rental Housing for the Elderly provides quality rental housing for the elderly. Funds are available for programs which insure mortgage lenders against loss and which increase the number of rental housing opportunities for seniors.
The Nutrition Services Incentive Program provides funds to state agencies on aging and Indian Tribal Organizations to purchase foods and commodities from the United States Department of Agriculture. These goods are to be used for nutrition services programs such as home-delivered meals.
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program issues grants to encourage persons 55 and older to volunteer for community service.
State Governments
You can apply to receive grant money from different states as well. Often the states get this money from the federal government and organizations and individuals apply to the states to receive the grant. For example, in Connecticut, you can apply for a grant to create or upgrade group housing for the elderly. In New York and some other states, you can apply for grant assistance for prescription costs for the elderly. Check your state government website or the Department of Social Services for your state, to see what options might be available.
Foundations
Many foundations are looking for individuals and groups that provide educational, health and housing assistance for seniors. The Foundation Center provides a database that you can search for grants specifically for organizations that support senior citizens.
