Community Supports for Rural Aging in Place and Independent Living – Funding & Opportunities

Scaling Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs
Funding to help communities reduce falls and/or falls risk among older adults and adults with disabilities through the implementation of evidence-based falls prevention programs. Projects must engage populations age 60 and older, prioritizing those with the greatest social and economic need, including rural areas.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Letter of Intent (Optional): Jul 6, 2026
Application Deadline: Jul 29, 2026
Sponsors: Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Alzheimer's Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) - Dementia Capable Community Health Worker Programs
Funding to strengthen dementia-capable community health worker programs within the National Aging Network and increase the number of people living with dementia who receive dementia-capable early detection, care navigation, and services.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Aug 3, 2026
Sponsors: Administration for Community Living, Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Alzheimer's Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) - State Programs for Dementia Specific Respite
Funding to support respite for family caregivers of older adults and people with disabilities so they can live well at home and in the community. Those residing in rural areas are among the target populations.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Aug 3, 2026
Sponsors: Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Maude's Awards Inactive
Offers a monetary award for organizations and individuals excelling in care for persons living with dementia.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 19, 2026
Sponsor: The Richard & Maude M. Ferry Foundation

The John A. Hartford Foundation Business Innovation Award Inactive
Monetary award for community-based organizations (CBOs) to recognize partnerships with healthcare entities that improve health outcomes and quality of life for older adults, people with disabilities, and/or caregivers.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 13, 2026
Sponsors: Aging and Disability Business Institute, The John A. Hartford Foundation, USAging

The Interdisciplinary Network on Rural Population Health and Aging (INRPHA) Pilot Grant Inactive
Grant funding for pilot research that enhances the understanding of the multilevel and multidimensional drivers of rural health and aging trends and disparities including focus on within-rural heterogeneity.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Apr 10, 2026
Sponsor: The Interdisciplinary Network on Rural Population Health and Aging

Senior Corps Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Inactive
Funding to develop and support Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) projects for volunteers 55 years and older in serving specific local and community needs. Applications from rural communities are encouraged.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 26, 2026
Sponsor: AmeriCorps

Reeve Foundation Quality of Life Grants Inactive
Grants to nonprofit organizations that provide services to improve the daily lives of people with paralysis and their caregivers. Projects and initiatives should foster acceptance, involvement, community engagement, and health and wellness.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Mar 12, 2026
Sponsor: Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation

AARP Community Challenge Inactive
Grants for projects that work to improve livability for all residents of a community. The 2026 application cycle will focus on public spaces, housing, transportation, digital connections, and disaster preparedness. Applications from rural communities are encouraged.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 4, 2026
Sponsor: AARP

National Community Care Corps Program Inactive
Funding to develop and scale innovative volunteer programs that provide nonmedical assistance to older adults, adults age 18 and older with disabilities, and family caregivers. The program intends to fund local models that represent a diverse cross section of the United States in terms of geography: urban, rural, frontier, and tribal communities.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Feb 26, 2026
Sponsors: Administration for Community Living, Altarum Institute, Caregiver Action Network, The Oasis Institute, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, USAging