Grant Funding
Funding Opportunity: NADTC Grant Application to Open on July 23rd for Proposals
The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity, Equity and Accessibility: Transportation Planning Grant Program. Planning grants provide an opportunity for communities to consider current and future needs, engage older adults and people with disabilities in planning, and develop a written plan of action. Applicants are required to…
Read MoreInterested in applying for a THPF grant?
Addressing policy and engaging in advocacy is essential to building healthy, age-friendly communities. The Foundation is accepting letters of intent in the Policy & Advocacy grant focus area. The deadline is Friday, July 23, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. ET. Visit their website to learn more about what can be funded and how to apply. Those…
Read MoreFUNDING ALERT: Rhode Island Foundation accepting proposals for community-making initiatives
Community is created at the intersection of people and places. It’s the most tangible place where relationships are formed, challenges are felt, problems are solved. That’s why community-making is important. The Foundation’s Community Grants program provides grants up to $10,000 for community-making efforts that make unique and important things happen at this intersection. Previous Community…
Read MoreAge-Friendly Funding Opportunity: The application period for the 2020 AARP Community Challenge is open!
The AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to fund “quick-action” projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages. Applications are being accepted for projects to improve housing, transportation, public space, technology (“smart cities”), civic engagement and more. Key Dates April 1, 2020: Applications are due by 11:59 pm (ET) May 26, 2020: Applicants…
Read MoreAARP Community Challenge Announces Grantees
AARP announced the awardees for its 2019 AARP Community Challenge grant program, including two Rhode Island organizations. This year, nearly $1.6 million will be distributed to fund 159 “quick action” projects across the nation, emboldening the efforts of communities to build momentum for local change. Nearly 1,700 applications were received from non-profits and government entities for…
Read MoreApply Now for Tufts Health Plan Foundation Momentum Fund Mini-Grants
Momentum Fund will make $400,000 available to community organizations Tufts Health Plan Foundation announced on July 17th Momentum Fund mini-grants of up to $10,000 are available to advance age-friendly and dementia-friendly work in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. These one-year awards are designed to build on community experiences and…
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