Organization Eligibility

  • An organization that is a non-profit, recognized by the IRS as tax-exempt under Section 501c3, or a City of St. Louis Governmental Entity.
  • Provide services to St. Louis City residents 60 years of age and older.
  • Have demonstrated capacity to carry out program work funded by proposed grant.
  • Have policies and procedures in place to manage finances and can provide documentation of past financials when requested (e.g., financial statements, IRS 990, or other documentation).
  • Grants from Senior Fund are meant to build upon, not take the place of, or supplant, existing funding an organization has to support programs and services for older adults.
  • Fit within the vision and priorities of the Senior Fund as stated in the request for proposals.

Note: Specific funding opportunities may have additional eligibility requirements listed in the RFP.

Award Limitations

There are some things we generally do not fund—unless otherwise stated in a RFP—including:

  • Grant Awards to Individuals
  • Start-up Organizations
  • Loans
  • Scholarships
  • Travel that is Not Related to Delivery of Services
  • Conferences
  • Research
  • Special Events
  • Film or Video Projects
  • Direct Expenses for Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities
  • Land or Building Purchases
  • Additions, Renovations, or Repairs to Commercial Buildings

Current Funding Opportunities

Direct Services Grants

Funding for programs and services that immediately impact and improve the lives of older adults in the City of St. Louis. Funding opportunities are released to address community needs under specific focus areas determined by the Senior Fund Board of Directors based on community surveys, feedback, and other sources.

As of February 2026, we are accepting proposals from non-profit organizations or government entities for one-year grants, up to $75,000 in direct expenses, that will begin July 1, 2026. Applicants must provide programs or services for older adults in the City of St. Louis that fall under one of two focus areas for this funding round: Caregiving Support OR Case Management & Resource Navigation.

Read the Request for Proposals for additional information and instructions. The online application to apply will be released by February 18. Application documents such as a funding guide, an application preview, and supporting documents can be viewed HERE.

A virtual meeting will be held to briefly review the RFP, grant application, and online system. Attendance at this meeting is optional; applicants are not required to participate.

Informational Meeting
February 19, 2pm
Meeting via Computer/Tablet or Phone
Register HERE.

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