The Maryland Department of Aging is pleased to announce a competitive funding opportunity for grant awards under the Aging-In-Place Program.
Donor Name: Maryland Department of Aging
State: Maryland
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/31/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
This funding opportunity aligns with the Department’s commitment to supporting Marylanders to live in their own homes and communities safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level.
A Senior Village is a local, member-driven, nonprofit organization that:
- Fosters social connections through activities and events;
- Coordinates volunteer help at home using a neighbor-helping-neighbor model;
- Is exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
Successful applicants will propose projects that:
- Preserve Familiarity and Independence, allowing older adults to maintain identity and independence in familiar environments, which can trigger positive memories and improve quality of life.
- Provide Mental Stimulation and Engagement, encouraging mental stimulation through familiar routines, social interactions, and activities that challenge the mind, which are crucial for delaying cognitive decline and promoting well-being.
- Reduce Emotional Stress, by minimizing the life disruptions, stress and anxiety that come with transitioning to new living environments, thus maintaining emotional wellbeing in a comforting and known environment.
- Provide the opportunity to live in a supported community.
Services to be funded through this opportunity may include:
- In-home personal care services
- Integration and education of services to maintain living in the community;
- Psychological, economic, or functional assistance;
- Increasing awareness of and equitable access to resources;
- Supportive services and care coordination;
- Social isolation reduction and engagement programs;
- Affordable transportation;
- Assistance with home modifications or repairs to improve safety, mobility, and accessibility; and
- The opportunity to live in a Senior Village
Preference will be given to projects that:
- Incorporate volunteers in the planning and delivery of programs or services;
- Serve individuals who belong to historically underserved communities, such as Black, Latino, and Indigenous and Native American persons, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and other persons of color; members of religious minorities; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) persons; Persons with disabilities; persons who live in rural areas; and persons otherwise adversely affected by persistent poverty or inequality;
- Propose multi-sector or multigenerational collaboration;
- Establish new Villages or expand existing Villages into marginalized communities;
- Focus on AAA and Villages partnerships to enhance collaboration to expand capacity, extend reach, enhance effectiveness, and improve outcomes for older adults.
Funding Information
- The total funding available is $100,000.
- The grant will run from the time of award, anticipated to be July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants are non-profit organizations and Area Agencies on Aging in good standing with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation.
For more information, visit Maryland Department of Aging.
