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We support community programs that promote health, education, and human dignity.
The Alfred H. Lander and Janet L. Lander Family Charitable Foundation is a qualified 501(c)(3) private operating foundation that conducts charitable work that meets our mission statement. The Foundation seeks to uplift individuals and families through community programming in the following three areas:
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Sign up to see the full listAging grants support programs that improve quality of life for older adults by funding healthcare, social services, and community engagement initiatives. The following grants empower nonprofits to address elder care, financial stability, and age-related challenges, fostering positive outcomes and meaningful support for aging populations.
Discover 200+ grant opportunities for aging-related programs. Instrumentl’s database, with $21.9M available, empowers nonprofits with tailored search options, deadline tracking, and comprehensive funder insights to address the evolving needs of older adults.
How common are grants in this category?
Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Aging grants?
Most grants are due in the first quarter.
Aging grants are available to nonprofits, senior service providers, healthcare institutions, government agencies, and academic research institutions working to improve the lives of older adults. Community-based organizations and advocacy groups focused on the elderly population and aging-related issues may also be eligible. Specific programs supported by aging grants include those working to enhance healthcare, housing, social services, and caregiver support for older adult populations.
Grants in aging typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q1, with 30.8% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you're planning to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is Q4.
The main goal of aging grants is to improve the well-being, safety, and quality of care for older adults. These grants aim to achieve this by addressing key issues such as healthcare access, dementia care, prevention of abuse, housing assistance, and social activities. Aging grants may also support workforce development for caregivers of the elderly. Many also back aging-in-place initiatives, helping seniors stay in their homes and communities for as long as possible. Research and policy advocacy aimed at improving public health and long-term care for the aging population are also common priorities for aging grants.
On average, grants in aging provide funding between $600 and $2,215,000, with typical awards falling around $29,959 (median) and $167,363 (average). These insights can help nonprofits align their funding requests with what grantmakers typically offer in this space.
Aging grants are typically funded by federal agencies, private foundations, and corporate sponsors. Major funders in this space include the Administration for Community Living (ACL), AARP Foundation, The John A. Hartford Foundation, The Retirement Research Foundation, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Many local and state agencies also provide funding, particularly for programs that address regional challenges.
To improve the chances of being awarded aging grants, applicants should:
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