Grants for seniors in Boston are available from the Federal Government and foundations that provide financial assistance for seniors relating to housing, education and more. There are Federal Grants for seniors that cover a number of areas like housing, volunteerism, nutrition and housing.
Popular Federal Grants for Seniors Include:
• Capital Assistance Program for Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities provides funds to provide transportation to elderly persons in areas public transportation services are not available, or when they are inappropriate due to a senior’s physical or mental condition.
• The Foster Grandparent Program encourages seniors to volunteer in their communities, specifically with special needs children, through funding which is available for seniors 60 and older who have limited incomes.
• Mortgage Insurance-Rental Housing for the Elderly - this grant insures mortgage lenders against loss, to increase the number of quality and affordable rental properties available for seniors.
• Retired and Senior Volunteer Program encourages community service by seniors 55 and older by offering reimbursement
• Nutrition Services Incentive Program works with the Department of Agriculture to provide nutritious foods to senior meal delivery programs and other nutritional-focused organizations.
To apply for senior grants provided by the Federal Government or foundations, Boston seniors must write a proposal, demonstrating the benefits that they would receive, or be able to dispense to others were they to become an approved recipient of the grant.
Sources:
1. LovetoKnow
2. Foundation Center
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