Elder care refers to services that meet the needs of the frail elderly, including services that help the elderly remain in their homes, such as meal preparation or delivery, personal care assistance, transportation, socialization, housekeeping and adult day care. Elder care also refers to the care of the frail elderly in residential facilities. HelpGuide.org reports that elder care can involve simply helping the elderly navigate the many community resources available to them. Grants for elder care might support in-home services, respite services for caregivers or out-of-home senior daycare programs.
Eldercare Initiative Long-Term Care Grant Program
The national Eldercare Initiative Long-Term Care Grant program is administered by Indian Health Services, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Eligible grant applicants are federally-recognized Indian tribes, Title V urban Indian health programs and consortia of eligible Indian tribes and organizations.
The grant supports programs that develop long-term care services aimed at meeting the needs of the frail elderly and maintaining connections with their communities. The program awards grants in two categories: Assessment and Planning grants of $50,000 and Implementation grants of $75,000. In 2010, the program made about $600,000 available for eight to 10 grant awards.
Division of Grant Operations
Indian Health Service,
801 Thompson Avenue, TMP 360-79
Rockville, MD 20852
301-443- 5204
raconline.org
South Carolina ElderCare Trust Fund
South Carolina's ElderCare Trust Fund, funded by voluntary contributions from state residents, awards grants to public and private nonprofit organizations in South Carolina for programs that help the elderly remain in their homes. The Florida Lt. Governor's Office on Aging administers the grant program and an Advisory Board oversees the granting process. The program's one-year seed grants are awarded to two to four organizations for amounts up to $10,000. Organizations may apply for second and third year funding.
ElderCare Trust Fund
Lieutenant Governor's Office on Aging
1301 Gervais St., Suite 200
Columbia, SC 29201
803-734-9900
sc.gov
Alaska Home and Community Based Senior Grants
Alaska's Home and Community Based Senior Grants program helps seniors maintain independence and supports caregivers. The program awards grants to nonprofit organizations in Alaska that provide services to frail and disabled seniors and their families, including those affected by Alzheimer's disease. Grant funds support services for seniors who are ineligible for Medicaid Waiver program services. Organizations apply for the grants every three or four years. The U.S. Administration and Alaska state agencies provide the funding for the grant program.
Health Program Manager III, Grants Unit
PO Box 110680
Juneau, Alaska 99811
907-465-4996
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