Ladies Benevolent Society: Advocates for Older Adults Grants
Ladies Benevolent Society: Advocates for Older Adults Grants support nonprofits’ projects in the Oshkosh area to improve older adults’ health, well-being, and independence and address social isolation.
Funder: Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Application deadline) | November (Grant decisions)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000, with occasional larger grants for capital projects
Summary: Supports nonprofit projects that improve health, well-being, and independence for adults age 55 or older in the Oshkosh area.
Key Information: Funding requests are considered only for programs or services that have not yet occurred.
Description
The Ladies Benevolent Society: Advocates for Older Adults Fund, administered by the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, supports charitable projects benefiting older adults in the Oshkosh area. The fund has focused on older adults’ health and well-being for more than 150 years. Its grants help nonprofit organizations support dignified, meaningful, and engaged lives while preserving health and independence, especially for people with limited financial resources.
Eligible proposals serve adults age 55 or older, address economic need and social isolation, and improve older adults’ health and well-being. Preference is given to projects or programs that reach larger numbers of older adults and demonstrate the impact of previous Ladies Benevolent Society Fund grants. The fund also occasionally supports capital projects.
