September Grants for Elder Care and Aging Nonprofits

September brings a cluster of funding opportunities for organizations serving older adults, from direct service providers to policy advocates. Whether you're running programs in rural communities, supporting LGBTQ+ seniors, or working on systemic change, these opportunities reflect funders who understand the real work of aging services. The month ahead has something for different scales and approaches.

Sarah Ralston Foundation: Grant for Nonprofits Serving Older Adults

The Sarah Ralston Foundation is looking for organizations ready to move beyond pilots. This grant supports nonprofits developing, testing, or extending innovative approaches that improve service delivery to vulnerable and underserved older adults. The foundation prioritizes projects with an implementation phase, not planning alone. If you have a new or more effective method ready to test at scale, this is worth your attention. Deadline: September 1. Apply here

Aging & Disability Health Policy Lab: Grant for Health Policy Advocacy Nonprofits Serving Older Adults and People with Disabilities

If your organization works on state-level policy change for older adults and people with disabilities, the Aging & Disability Health Policy Lab funds the work that moves systems. Supported activities include stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, education, and coalition building focused on Medicare Savings Programs, Medicaid estate recovery reform, and Medicaid eligibility simplification. Organizations in any U.S. state or territory may apply, and coalitions are encouraged to apply under a single fiscal entity. Deadline: September 4. Apply here

Louisiana Department of Health: Government Contract for Elder Care Service Providers

Louisiana is expanding PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) across the state, and they're seeking qualified entities to build or strengthen infrastructure. This is a government contract opportunity for organizations with experience managing multidisciplinary teams, compliance expertise, and a viable plan for scale and sustainability. New PACE centers, workforce training, and technology enhancements are all in scope. Deadline: September 4. Apply here

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services: Grant for Nonprofits and Government Agencies Serving Rural Seniors

Rural communities often get overlooked in aging funding. Montana's Senior and Long Term Care Division offers mini-grants for innovative projects serving seniors in small communities. Training, education, support services development, and creation or enhancement of ongoing services all qualify. Collaborative proposals between public and private partners are encouraged. Deadline: September 15. Apply here

Oklahoma City Community Foundation: Grant for Nonprofits Serving Older Adults

The Oklahoma City Community Foundation supports organizations providing direct services to older adults aged 65 and above who would otherwise be isolated or unable to participate in community programs. Funded services include essential home modifications for safe independent living, wellness and physical activities, and social and recreational services. General operating support is also available for qualifying organizations. Deadline: September 24. Apply here

Oregon Health Authority: Grant for Nonprofits and Local Organizations Serving Disabled and Older Adults

Oregon's program funds home repair, modification, and residential rehabilitation services to low-income households, with priority for individuals with disabilities and older adults aged 55 and older. Grants support direct service delivery including outreach, case management, and health-related programs connected to housing. This is a substantial opportunity for organizations doing hands-on housing work. Deadline: September 29. Apply here

Leonard Litz LGBTQ+ Foundation: Grant for LGBTQ+ Aging Adults Nonprofits

LGBTQ+ seniors face distinct barriers to community and belonging. The Leonard Litz Foundation supports organizations and programs that connect, empower, and serve LGBTQ+ adults aged 55 and older. Funded programs address community building, mental health, isolation, individual advocacy, independence education, and intergenerational connectivity. Special priority goes to projects that intentionally include BIPOC and transgender community members. Deadline: September 30. Apply here

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