Aging Well in the Bluegrass
Aging Well in the Bluegrass funds research and programs advancing care and quality of life for older adults, especially those facing dementia, in Central and Eastern Kentucky.
Funder: Blue Grass Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per organization over two years; total grant pool $80,000 (projected, based on prior cycle)
Summary: Supports nonprofits serving older adults in Central and Eastern Kentucky, with a focus on aging challenges, dementia, and underserved populations.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity; eligibility requires Candid Gold Seal or higher (waived for schools/government).
Description
This grant opportunity, supported by the Beulah S. Mays Charitable Endowment and administered by the Blue Grass Community Foundation, is designed to assist nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving older adults in Central and Eastern Kentucky. The program seeks to support initiatives addressing the challenges of aging, age-related diseases (with a special focus on dementia), and the needs of caregivers and underserved populations. Both project-specific and general operating support requests are considered, provided the applicant’s primary mission centers on the aging community.
