The Services for Older Adults Community Grant Program is designed to support organizations that provide direct services to older adults (65+ years), which enable them to live independently in their homes.
Donor Name: Oklahoma City Community Foundation
State: Oklahoma
County: Cleveland County (OK), Oklahoma County (OK)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/20/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Other services for older adults at risk of losing their independence 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.
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.
Funding Information
Grants may be awarded in the range of $5,000 – $30,000.
Eligible Projects
Eligible Projects will offer one or more of the following:
- Support independent living: Programming that provides services that enable older adults 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 older adults.
- Social and recreational services: Programming that provides positive social and recreational opportunities for older adults who are otherwise isolated or unable to participate in community programs.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant organization must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
- Grants will not be made to individuals or private foundations.
- The applicant organization must be able to provide at least three years of financial statements.
- Programs must serve adults aged 65 and older, and activities must be in-person.
- Programs must provide direct services and have a governing board located in one of the following counties: Cleveland, Canadian, Oklahoma.
For more information, visit OCCF.
