Retirement Research Foundation’s Direct Service Grants Program – US

Deadline: 15-Jun-21

The Retirement Research Foundation (RRF) has announced a call for proposals for the Direct Service Grants Program.

• Increase the availability and effectiveness of comprehensive community programs that will enable older persons to continue living in their homes
• Provide supportive services to older persons in residential settings, such as congregate living facilities, group homes, and assisted living facilities
• Coordinate the provision of care and services for older persons with chronic conditions who live in community settings
• Provide new and expanded opportunities for older persons to remain meaningfully engaged in community life, including intergenerational programs

• Looking to enhance new direct service programs or significantly expand existing programs that intentionally focus on persons, age 65 and older
• Located in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Wisconsin, or Florida (or implementing a direct service project specific to one of these states)

• Projects that are not intentionally focused on older people, age 65 and above
• Projects outside of the United States
• Grants to individuals
• Lobbying
• General operating expenses or support for ongoing programs without significant changes in strategy or focus
• Biomedical research, basic theory development for social science research, or research and development for new technology
• Construction of facilities, capital improvements, or computer equipment
• Conferences, publications, or production of films and videos unless they are integral components of a larger project
• Dissertation research, tuition expenses, or education programs for undergraduate or graduate students
• Endowments, capital campaigns, or fundraising events
• Private foundations
• Financial deficits

For more information, visit http://www.rrf.org/apply-for-a-grant/direct-service-grants/