Aging Well in the Bluegrass
Supports nonprofits in Central and Eastern Kentucky advancing care, research, and services for older adults, with a focus on dementia and underserved populations.
Funder: Blue Grass Community Foundation
Due Dates: July 6, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 over two years per award; total grant pool is $80,000.
Summary: Supports nonprofits serving older adults in Central and Eastern Kentucky, with emphasis on dementia care and underserved populations.
Description
This opportunity, funded by the Beulah S. Mays Charitable Endowment through the Blue Grass Community Foundation, is designed to support nonprofit organizations that directly serve older adults in Central and Eastern Kentucky. The grant prioritizes organizations addressing challenges related to aging and age-related diseases, especially those focusing on dementia-related diseases and their caregivers, as well as underserved populations. Both project-based and general operating support proposals are considered. The program aims to strengthen the capacity of organizations whose primary mission centers on the aging community and age-related issues.
