The Oklahoma City Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Services for Elderly iFund program to support organizations that provide direct services to the elderly (65+ years) which enable seniors to live independently in their home.
Donor Name: Oklahoma City Community Foundation
State: Oklahoma
County: Oklahoma County (OK), Cleveland County (OK), and Canadian County (OK)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/19/2022
Size of the Grant: $5,000 – $20,000
Details:
Other services for seniors include activities that promote wellness and recreational opportunities, thus encouraging health and reducing social isolation. Programs must provide services to seniors who would not otherwise have access.
Funding Information
Grants may be awarded in the range of $5,000 – $20,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant organization must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a current
- Programs must serve senior adults aged 65 and older, and activities must be in-person.
- Programs must provide direct services in central Oklahoma.
- Organizations must have a governing board located in central Oklahoma.
- Grants will not be made to individuals or private foundations.
- Eligible program will offer one or more of the following:
- Support independent living: Programming that provides services which enable seniors to live independently, outside of institutional settings, and address specific needs that allow independent living in their home to continue.
- Wellness services: Programming that provides wellness and physical activity opportunities that encourage improved health for seniors, specifically seniors who are living independently.
- Social and recreational services: Programming that provides positive social and recreational opportunities for seniors who are otherwise isolated or unable to participate in community programs.
- Preference will be given to:
- Programs that leverage resources and that demonstrate collaboration between two or more organizations
- Programs with proven success or those most likely to achieve the goals of the program with an identified population.
For more information, visit OCCF.
