Grants for Health and Social Care Systems to Improve the Well-being of the Elderly

There are several grant opportunities available to support health and social care systems focused on improving the well-being of the elderly. These grants often target initiatives aimed at enhancing healthcare access, promoting social inclusion, addressing mental health, and improving the quality of life for older adults.

Potential Grant Opportunities:

1. Administration for Community Living (ACL) Grants
   The ACL offers various funding programs that support aging and disability networks, including grants for services that improve the health and independence of elderly individuals.
   • Examples: National Family Caregiver Support Program, Older Americans Act Title III services.
2. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
   HRSA provides grants aimed at improving access to healthcare services, especially for underserved populations. Programs targeting elderly healthcare, including geriatric workforce development, are often supported.
   • Example: Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP).
3. National Institutes of Health (NIH) – National Institute on Aging (NIA)
   NIA offers funding for research and projects that focus on improving elderly health, including programs targeting Alzheimer’s disease, geriatric care, and healthy aging.
   • Example: Research grants for innovative aging interventions.
4. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
   RWJF offers grants for projects aimed at improving health systems, promoting healthy aging, and advancing social well-being for seniors.
   • Focus Areas: Social determinants of health, community health, healthcare delivery systems.
5. The AARP Foundation
   The AARP Foundation supports nonprofit organizations addressing senior isolation, affordable housing, hunger, and economic security for older adults.
   • Programs: Grants to support elder well-being and financial stability.
6. The Retirement Research Foundation (RRF)
   RRF provides funding to support aging and health care initiatives for older adults. Their grants focus on health care and economic security programs designed for seniors.
   • Focus Areas: Caregiver support, elder abuse prevention, improving access to healthcare.
7. The SCAN Foundation
   This foundation focuses on healthcare delivery reform and aging with dignity. Grants are offered for projects aimed at improving senior healthcare services, particularly through innovative care models.
   • Example: Person-Centered Care initiatives for the elderly.
8. The Archstone Foundation
   Archstone provides funding for programs that promote quality health and social services for older adults, with a focus on promoting healthy aging and senior care innovations.

These grants typically require applicants to be nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, or government entities. Many also prioritize collaborations between health systems, social care providers, and community-based organizations.