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Federal Grants for Senior Centers and Aging Services

Senior centers, Area Agencies on Aging, and nonprofits serving older adults can access federal funding through the Administration for Community Living (ACL), HRSA, and other agencies. These grants support nutrition programs, caregiver support, elder justice, chronic disease self-management, and evidence-based health promotion.

As the U.S. population ages, federal investment in aging services continues to grow. Staying current with funding opportunities ensures your organization can serve more older adults and their families.

GrantPing helps aging services organizations track federal funding opportunities.

Major Federal Aging Services Grant Programs

1. ACL Older Americans Act Title III Programs

The Older Americans Act provides formula grants to states and Area Agencies on Aging for supportive services, nutrition programs, and caregiver support. Formula allocations fund local programs, with competitive supplements available for innovation. Awards range from $50,000 to $500,000.

2. ACL Alzheimer's Disease Supportive Services Program (ADSSP)

The ADSSP funds evidence-based programs supporting individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and their caregivers. Awards typically range from $100,000 to $300,000 annually.

3. ACL Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Projects

SMP projects empower older adults to prevent healthcare fraud. Awards range from $50,000 to $150,000 per state.

4. ACL Nutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP)

The NSIP provides additional funding for congregate and home-delivered nutrition programs based on the number of meals served. This supplements Title III-C nutrition program funding.

5. CDC Healthy Aging Program

The CDC funds state and local health departments to implement evidence-based programs promoting healthy aging, including fall prevention and chronic disease self-management. Awards range from $100,000 to $1 million.

Recent Opportunities

ACL Evidence-Based Disease and Disability Prevention Programs

Agency: Administration for Community Living

Typical Award: $100,000 - $400,000

Summary: Supports implementation and sustainability of evidence-based programs addressing chronic disease self-management, fall prevention, physical activity, and diabetes prevention in community settings serving older adults.

ACL National Family Caregiver Support Program

Agency: Administration for Community Living

Typical Award: $75,000 - $350,000 (via state agencies)

Summary: Formula grants to states supporting family caregivers through information, counseling, respite care, training, and supportive services. Local providers receive funding through Area Agencies on Aging.

ACL Elder Justice Innovation Grants

Agency: Administration for Community Living

Typical Award: $250,000 - $750,000

Summary: Funds innovative approaches to preventing and addressing elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Supports screening protocols, multidisciplinary teams, financial exploitation prevention, and caregiver support.

Who Is Eligible?

Aging services grant eligibility typically includes:

What Types of Projects Get Funded?

Successful aging services grants typically support:

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