Web Sites
Administration on Aging
Grant Opportunities
http://www.aoa.gov/
Each year, Congress appropriates funds for use by AoA and the other Federal Agencies in carrying out their mission. AoA provides grant funding to States and territories, recognized Native American Tribes and Hawaiian Americans, as well as nonprofit organizations, including faith-based and academic institutions. Individuals are not eligible to apply for AoA funding.
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Aging Grants Available through the State of Michigan, try the
Michigan Electronic Grants Administration and Management System Portal (EGrAMS).
Aging RFPS Posted by the Foundation Center PND Digest
http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_aging.jhtml
Each RFP listing provides a brief overview of a current funding opportunity offered by a foundation or other grantmaking organization. Interested applicants should read the full RFP at the grantmaker's Web site or contact the grantmaker directly for complete program guidelines and eligibility requirements before submitting a proposal to that grantmaker.
Most entries are actually for academic initiatives so this entry will also be posted under Grants for Individuals--Medicine.
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Alliance for Aging Research (AAR)
http://www.agingresearch.org/
This private, not-for-profit science policy advocacy organization administers funds for training and research in geriatrics.
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Alzheimer's Association (AA)
http://www.alz.org/
The Association provides funds for conferences and research.
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American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR)
http://www.afar.org/
AFAR promotes research activities of scientists in the field of aging by providing funding in 10 program areas.
Also listed under
Grants for Individuals - Medicine
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American Geriatrics Society (AGS)
http://www.americangeriatrics.org/index.shtml
AGS is a not-for-profit organization of health care professionals in the field of geriatrics. It provides monthly updates of funding opportunities from various organizations.
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American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF)
http://www.ahaf.org/
A nonprofit charitable organization with over 25 years dedicated to: (1) Funding research on Alzheimer's disease, glaucoma, macular degeneration, heart disease, and stroke,
(2) Educating the public about these diseases, and
(3) Providing emergency financial assistance to Alzheimer's disease patients and their caregivers.
Also listed under
Grants for Individuals - Medicine
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Archstone Foundation
http://www.archstone.org/
The Archstone Foundation funds demonstration projects and programs on aging issues with regional or national impact. Most of the grants are limited to Southern California.
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(Helen) Bader Foundation
http://www.hbf.org/
The Bader Foundation funds short-term research on Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Grants are usually limited to Wisconsin, the United States, and Israel.
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Benefits Checkup
http://www.benefitscheckup.org/
Welcome to BenefitsCheckUp — a free, easy-to-use service that identifies federal and state assistance programs for older Americans. Researching these programs used to be a time-consuming, frustrating experience. But no longer. Feel out the confidential questionnaire and the computer will generate a list of programs that you qualify for. Courtesy of the National Council on Aging.
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Brookdale Foundation Group
http://www.brookdalefoundation.org/
This group, comprised of the Brookdale Foundation, Glendale Foundation and Ramapo Trust, funds a fellowship in gerontology/geriatrics, as well as projects to develop programs for dementia caregivers and to improve the lives of older people.
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Capital Area District Library
Networking Links for Seniors
http://www.cadl.org/answers/local-links/seniors.html
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Capital Regional Community Foundation
http://www.crcfoundation.org/
The CRCF usually seeks grant applications from churches in the tri-county area of Ingham, Clinton, and Eaton, for charitable work benefiting the community, every summer. Programs including food banks, clothing distribution, after-school and programs assisting the needy, excluding church building funds, will be considered. Grants up to $1000 each will be awarded at the end of August; all applications are due by 5 p.m. August 11th. To obtain a church grant application form for the Patrons Fund or to discuss a grant idea, call Joyce McGowan, vice president of programs, at the community foundation at (517) 272-2870.
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Commonwealth Fund
http://www.cmwf.org/
The Fund's current four national program areas are improving health care services, bettering the health of minority Americans, advancing the well-being of elderly people, and developing the capacities of children and young people. In all its national programs the Fund emphasizes prevention and promoting healthy behavior. In its own community, the Fund makes grants toward enhancing the quality of life in New York City. The Fund also sponsors Harkness Fellowships, which enable future leaders of the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand to study social issues in the United States.
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(John A.) Hartford Foundation
http://www.jhartfound.org/
The Hartford Foundation is American's leading philanthropy with a sustained interest in aging and health. Special interests are training for health care professionals and integrative care.
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HCR Manor Care Foundation
http://www.hcr-manorcare.org/
The mission of the HCR Manor Care Foundation is to enhance the quality of life in the communities served by HCR Manor Care through support of nonprofit organizations focused on improving the quality of life for seniors, individuals requiring post-acute services, and those needing hospice and palliative care. The Foundation's efforts are focused on sustaining dignity, independence and a sense of well-being through research, public education and community-based service programs. Preference is given to organizations whose service area coincides with the HCR ManorCare Corporation's operations. Current hospices in Michigan are located in Bay City, Charlevoix, Grand Rapids, Flint, Southfield, and Mason.
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Michigan’s Coordinated Access to Food for the Elderly (MICAFE)
http://www.micafeonline.org/
A new program in 10 Michigan Counties helps people age 60 or older get a Bridge Card! This new program is MiCAFE, called “My Café,” and is offered by Elder Law of Michigan and local senior and community centers. Counties participating include: Branch, Cass, Charlevoix, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, Gratiot, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, and Wayne County. The Bridge Card helps pay for food so seniors can use their cash to buy things like medicine or pay for heat, lights, water or make repairs to their home.
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Michigan Office of Services to the Aging
http://www.michigan.gov/miseniors
The Michigan Aging Services System (MASS) website, designed in 1995, is sponsored by the Office of Services to the Aging (OSA), Michigan Department of Community Health. The purpose of the original MASS website was to assist primarily human services workers in the field of aging. Over time, the audience for online resources provided through the state Office on Aging has grown to include senior citizens, adults caring for elderly persons, adult children concerned about their aging parents or relatives, persons interested in aging issues, and the general public which may or may not have a developed understanding of aging and its processes.
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National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
http://www.n4a.org
Looking for the local meals on wheels programs or need a home health aide for mom? The Eldercare Locator searches their database for the services for seniors in any area of the country. These can include transportation, legal assistance, housing options, recreation and social activities, adult daycare, senior center programs, and more. Contact the Eldercare Locator, National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, 1112 16th St., NW, Washington, DC 20036; telephone: 800-677-1116 (9 a.m.- 8 p.m. EST).
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Partnership for Prescription Assistance
https://www.pparx.org/Intro.php
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance brings together America’s pharmaceutical companies, doctors, other health care providers, patient advocacy organizations and community groups to help qualifying patients who lack prescription coverage get the medicines they need through the public or private program that’s right for them. Many will get them free or nearly free. Its mission is to increase awareness of patient assistance programs and boost enrollment of those who are eligible. Through this site, the Partnership for Prescription Assistance offers a single point of access to more than 475 public and private patient assistance programs, including more than 180 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies. To access the Partnership for Prescription Assistance by phone, you can call toll-free, 1-888-4PPA-NOW (1-888-477-2669).
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Retirement Housing Foundation
http://www.rhf.org/
RHF is one of the nation's largest non-profit providers of housing and services for the elderly, persons with disabilities, and low-income families. Web page includes a directory of organizations providing assistance to the elderly.
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Retirement Research Foundation
http://www.rrf.org/
The Retirement Research Foundation, based in Chicago, is the nation's largest private foundation exclusively devoted to aging and retirement issues. It makes approximately $8 million in grants each year to nonprofit and educational organizations to support programs, research and public policy studies to improve the quality of life of older Americans. It was created by
the late John D. MacArthur.
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Rural Assistance Center
Welfare and Income Support
http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/welfare/
Rural welfare recipients and low-wage workers can benefit from a wide range of programs designed to support work and encourage self-sufficiency.
Also listed under Grants for Nonprofits - Social Services.
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Tri-County Office on Aging
Meals-on-Wheels
http://www.tcoa.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=49&Itemid=58
Who is eligible for Meals-On-Wheels? A person who is:
(1) At least 60 years of age
(2) The spouse or child with a disability of an individual who is at least 60 years of age and receiving Meals-On-Wheels, if it is the best interest of the client
(3) Homebound- confined to their home or unable to leave their home under normal circumstances
(4) Unable to participate at a Senior Dining Site because of physical or emotional difficulties
(5) Able to feed themselves
(6) Able to be at home when meals are delivered
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Tri-County Office on Aging
MI-Choice/Project Choices
Housing Programs and Services
http://www.tcoa.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=50&Itemid=59
Project Choices is a local name for a state wide care management program which gives individuals who are likely candidates for a nursing home the opportunity to make the "choice" to stay at home. Staffing is provided by nursing and social worker care management teams that specialize in working with individuals who need ongoing assistance to remain in their homes. This program helps clients and their families by:
(1) Assessing the client's health status, social needs and their ability to function at home
(2) Linking clients with services and programs
(3) Seeking ways to support and assist caregivers without replacing them
(4) Monitoring service quality
(5) Respecting the rights of clients to choose their own option of care
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Tri-County Office on Aging
Michigan Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program
http://www.tcoa.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=51&Itemid=60
The Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) is a program for Medicare beneficiaries and their families when they need help understanding Medicare and Medicaid eligibility, enrollment and coverage, medical bills, Medicare supplemental and long term care insurance. MMAP counselors provide information about benefits and help people solve problems with health benefit programs and related insurance products.
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(Frank and Mollie) Van DerVoort Foundation
http://crcfoundation.org/donors/funds-m-z
The Frank and Mollie VanDervoort Foundation has donated all of its assets to the Capital Region Community Foundation to supplement the Frank and Mollie VanDervoort Fund which helps provide care and assistance for children with physical disabilities and needy elderly residents of Ingham, Clinton, and Eaton Counties.
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Books
The books mentioned on this page are available for public use in the Michigan State University Libraries. If you are unable to visit our library, consider visiting a Foundation Center Cooperating Collection in your home state or a local public library in your home town. If the books are not available there, ask about interlibrary loan or visit a local bookstore to find out whether they can be purchased.
FUNDING IN AGING : A GUIDE TO GIVING BY FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATIONS, AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS Elizabeth H. Rich, ed. New York, N.Y. : Foundation Center, 1996. 1st edition, 294pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HV1461 .F8 1996
Provides essential facts on more than 1,000 grantmakers with a specific interest in the field of aging. Section II includes basic descriptions and contact information for nearly 100 voluntary organizations which offer valuable technical assistance or information to older Americans and the agencies that serve them.
NATIONAL GUIDE TO FUNDING IN AGING Jose L. Santiago and Jeffrey A. Falkenstein, eds. New York, N.Y. : Foundation Center, December 2000. 6th, 417pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HV1461 .N35
Learn about the funding priorities of over 1,200 grantmakers that each year award millions of grant dollars to senior citizen programs and institutions such as hospitals, community centers, nursing homes, and continuing education facilities, as well as organizations that concentrate on legal rights, housing, employment, health, veterans, cultural affairs, nutrition, and much more. Detailed grantmaker portraits feature updated addresses, contact names, key officials, financial data, giving priorities statements, and application procedures. The volume also includes descriptions of over 2,100 recent grants, the best indication of grantmaker funding interests.
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