67 Illinois Grants for Aging Citizens and Seniors

67 Aging and Seniors Grants for Illinois

Discover grants that support aging populations and senior citizens. Funding is available for healthcare access, assisted and independent living, caregiver support, nutrition, elder care, social engagement, and programs that improve quality of life and promote well-being for older adults.

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Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Agencies, Tribes, Nonprofits, and IHEs to Offer Taxpayer Help

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico government agencies, Tribes, nonprofit organizations, and IHEs to provide free volunteer taxpayer assistance to vulnerable populations. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 134092
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Programs and Activities that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that meet the needs of residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to cover a variety of costs, including, but not limited to, project support, capacity building, technology, and equ...

GrantWatch ID#: 142624
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Lif...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for local communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of Alzheimer’s and aging, community initiatives, youth development...

GrantWatch ID#: 176899
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Emerging Writers to Support Professional Development

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International emerging writers to support professional development. Eligible types of writing include but are not limited to fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and drama. Funding may be used in any way the writer decides will best ben...

GrantWatch ID#: 203428
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Services that Support Holocaust Sur...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations to provide services for elderly Holocaust survivors. Funding is intended for a range of services including socialization programs, emergency assistance, health and medical-related services, transportation, foo...

GrantWatch ID#: 209373
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Financial Assistance to Illinois Low-Income Families and Seniors to Cover Expenses

Deadline: 06/01/26

Financial assistance to Illinois qualifying individuals in eligible regions to help cover expenses. Applicants are required to attend an information session or contact the funding source in order to apply. Funding is unrestricted and may be used at the recipient's...

GrantWatch ID#: 229094
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Grants to Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a variety of initiatives, including those in the focus areas of health, education, and financial stability. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 220977

Grants to USA Researchers for Age-Related Macular Degeneration Studies

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to USA researchers at IHEs for innovative and cutting-edge projects to further understanding of and treatment options for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). The purpose of this program is to support high-risk and high-gain research that demonstrates ou...

GrantWatch ID#: 202507

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Benefit Seniors

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit local seniors. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Eligible projects may include operating and providing equipment for senior citizen centers, offering transportat...

GrantWatch ID#: 138155

Fellowships to USA Native Emerging Filmmakers to Produce New Films about Native Culture and Ex...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Fellowships to USA Native emerging filmmakers to produce new films about Native culture and experiences. The fellowship includes working with a professional filmmaker as a mentor; the applicant must choose a mentor prior to applying. Funding may be used for the pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 214753

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Israeli Citizens and Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Educ...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to promote the welfare of Israeli citizens and grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for educational programming in eligible locations. Grants for Israel are primarily focused on caring for the sick or agi...

GrantWatch ID#: 220227

Grants to USA Students for Local Community Service Projects

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA students ages 18 and under for service projects to benefit their local community. Funding may be used to support a variety of creative projects, such as improving school playgrounds, developing community gardens, and helping senior re...

GrantWatch ID#: 156531

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for a Range of Programs that Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to address the needs of residents in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities and programs within the focus areas of community development, human servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174764

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects including health and human services, youth activities, the advancing of education, scientific research, and relig...

GrantWatch ID#: 226123

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Public Schools, and Agencies for Programs to Benefit Communitie...

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, public school systems, and municipalities for community services in the funder's service area. The program's goal is to provide funds for rescue squads, fire departments, philanthropic groups, school programs, and more. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227825

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions for a Variety of Communi...

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and educational institutions for a variety of community needs in the funder's service area. Eligible uses of funding include supplies for fire and emergency services, food pantries, and more. Projects mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 227828

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Provide Legal Services to Low-Income Families

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to provide legal services for low-income residents. Priority will be given to services that cater to families in situations of crisis as well as to elderly residents. Funding is intended to support staff positions at lega...

GrantWatch ID#: 144784

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of At-Risk Military Veterans

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of injured military veterans and their families. Funding is intended to support a range of services and programs including, but not limited to, therapeutic and recreational activities, career training and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179275

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and Laboratories for Expe...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and international nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities, government agencies, and laboratories to cover expenses related to conferences, scientific meetings, and workshops that address aging. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 212478

Opportunity for USA Entities to Enter a Competition to Utilize AI to Improve Caregiving

Deadline: 07/31/26

Opportunity for USA nonprofits, government agencies, for-profits, teams, and individuals to compete for prizes related to the use of artificial intelligence to improve caregiving for older adults and people with disabilities. Successful applicants will devise AI t...

GrantWatch ID#: 229418

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Communiti...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to improve the quality of life in local communities in eligible regions. Eligible focus areas include the arts, children and families, education, substance abuse, the elderly, the disabled, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 171207

Grants to Missouri and Illinois Nonprofits to Build and Strengthen Capacity

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Missouri and Illinois nonprofits in eligible locations to build and strengthen organizational capacity. Funding is intended to help nonprofits make long-term improvements in their management, governance, or organizational capacity. Grant...

GrantWatch ID#: 186190

Grants and In-Kind Support to Missouri and Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Evaluate...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $12,000 and in-kind consultant services to Missouri and Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for professional services to evaluate organizational capacity. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 186191

Grants to Missouri and Illinois Nonprofits to Address Community Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to Missouri and Illinois nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of immigrants and refugees, seniors,...

GrantWatch ID#: 225368

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit the Japanese American Community

Deadline: 08/13/26 LOI Date: 06/25/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit the Japanese American community. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support new projects or to enhance existing p...

GrantWatch ID#: 200567

Award to a USA or Canada Psychiatrist to Recognize Exceptional Skill in Geriatric Psychiatric ...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $500 to a USA or Canada psychiatrist to recognize exceptional skill in geriatric psychiatric instruction. The award is intended for an individual who has exhibited outstanding work or leadership in geriatric psychiatry, research, training, or clinical pra...

GrantWatch ID#: 221756

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and UK Researchers to Encourage the Development of ...

Deadline: 08/17/26 LOI Date: 06/01/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and UK faculty members at IHEs or research centers to promote the development of drugs to prevent, treat, reverse, or slow the development of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Applicants must submit a letter of i...

GrantWatch ID#: 182103

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Businesses, and Individuals for Community Gardening Projects

Deadline: 08/26/26 Conference Date: 06/25/26 LOI Date: 07/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals for gardening projects that engage people with disabilities and seniors. Funding is intended for sustainable community gardening projects that include outreach to people with physical and intellect...

GrantWatch ID#: 229566

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/01/26 LOI Date: 08/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and public sector organizations including municipal and government entities, public schools, and IHEs to enhance the local quality of life in eligible regions. Applicants requesting $20,000 or more are required to submit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173708
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Grants and Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Alzheimer's Research

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants and fellowships to USA, Canada, and International researchers at nonprofit organizations and institutions for projects that explore and increase the understanding of Alzheimer's disease. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to submitting...

GrantWatch ID#: 175069

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Tribes, and Educat...

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and educational institutions for studies that correlate HIV and aging. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to submi...

GrantWatch ID#: 218911

Grants to USA Researchers for Research on Multiple Sclerosis and Aging

Deadline: 09/09/26 LOI Date: 06/17/26

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with nonprofit institutions for research on multiple sclerosis and aging. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for early-stage research on the impacts of aging on those with multiple...

GrantWatch ID#: 228709

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies Related to Dementia and Alzhe...

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers at universities, medical centers, nonprofit organizations, and biotech companies for studies related to dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Funding is intended to advance drug development for Alzhei...

GrantWatch ID#: 181960

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies Related to Alzheimer's Diseas...

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers working at universities, academic medical centers, nonprofits, and biotechnology companies for research related to Alzheimer's Disease interventions. The purpose is to support precision prevention...

GrantWatch ID#: 182777

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers and Clinicians for Research Related to De...

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers based at nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and medical centers for Alzheimer's disease treatment research. Funding is intended to support non-clinical studies and early-phase clinical ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187795

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Health and Human Services in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/15/26 LOI Date: 08/15/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to address the health and human services needs of local residents in eligible locations. Some organizations are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for program...

GrantWatch ID#: 168569

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Older Adults

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit older adults. Funding is intended to improve the lives of elderly Jewish individuals. The goal of the funding program is to ensure that older adults and their c...

GrantWatch ID#: 183073
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Grants to Missouri and Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Initiatives to Benefit Eld...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Missouri and Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for initiatives to benefit elderly residents. Projects should address one of the priority areas: transportation, health navigation, and safety. Applicants must serve seni...

GrantWatch ID#: 227998
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities to Benefit Seniors ...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for activities that benefit older adults in eligible counties. Funding is intended for services and programs that offer care to seniors with a financial need. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 210736

Grants to Illinois Organizations and Agencies for Social Services and Substance Abuse Remediat...

Deadline: 10/09/26 Conference Date: 09/10/26

Grants to Illinois organizations and nonprofit social service agencies to provide social services and substance abuse remediation programs in eligible regions. Social services include programs for youth, seniors, and other special populations, as well as emergency...

GrantWatch ID#: 223500

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit residents in eligible areas. Focus areas include arts, culture, humanities, health, education, human services, and religion. Funding is intended to support a variety of charita...

GrantWatch ID#: 220305

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs and Activities

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs and projects. Funding is intended to support hospitals and schools; museums, performing arts and cultural programs; skills training, educational, and other programming for senior...

GrantWatch ID#: 174639
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Grants to USA Middle Schools to Support Student Public Service Through Music Education Programs

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to USA middle schools for music education programs that have a community service component. Students at recipient schools will provide at least three musical performances to seniors in the local community, interacting with them during and/or following each ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198194

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for Projects that Address Policy Issues for Older Adults

Deadline: 02/05/27 LOI Date: 11/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and state-funded universities for projects that benefit older adults ages 65 and above. Applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for advocacy projects th...

GrantWatch ID#: 180281

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits that Serve Older Adults for Organizational Development Activities

Deadline: 02/05/27 LOI Date: 11/01/27

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations that serve older adults for organizational development activities. Interested applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support training, information technology, consu...

GrantWatch ID#: 182530

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Seniors

Deadline: 02/05/27 LOI Date: 11/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to serve seniors. Applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support projects that:

GrantWatch ID#: 192500

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Research Projects to Enhance the Well Being of Older Adults

Deadline: 02/05/27 LOI Date: 11/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to conduct applied research projects that have direct and immediate implications on the older adult population, ages 65 and older. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Eligible projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 192501

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Professional Training and Education Projects for Those Working wi...

Deadline: 02/05/27 LOI Date: 11/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for professional training and education projects that significantly focus on staff and personnel working with seniors. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Eligible projects are those t...

GrantWatch ID#: 192502

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit the Community

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit the community and particularly support underserved and elderly residents in an eligible region. Focus areas include arts and culture, education, health care, and human services. Special considera...

GrantWatch ID#: 175699

Grants and Loans to USA Low-Income Rural Homeowners for Home Repairs and Safety Hazard Removal

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 and low-interest loans of up to $40,000 to USA low-income homeowners in rural areas to improve their homes and address health hazards. The purpose of this program is to help people stay in their home and keep houses in good repair. Low-inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 154523