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Senior Center Grant is sponsored by Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging. Supports senior centers in providing older adults with access to resources, activities, and social connections.
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DDA accepting applications until August 8 NASHVILLE, Tenn. —The Department of Disability and Aging (DDA) is accepting applications for competitive grant funding for senior centers. The Tennessee General Assembly has provided $5 million to be distributed to senior centers throughout the state.
The one-time funding is intended to support senior centers in providing older adults with access to resources, activities and social connection. “DDA is committed to ensuring senior centers in both rural and urban communities across the state are vibrant and thriving,” said DDA Commissioner Brad Turner.
“We hope this funding can help enhance the offerings, improve equipment, modernize buildings, and ensure that our senior centers continue to be spaces where older adults can access resources, connect with their peers, and enjoy a wide range of activities. ” Senior centers are invited to apply for grant funding ranging from $10,000 to $50,000.
The grant funding is encouraged to fund the following goals: * Capital Projects, including building improvements and equipment * Routine Operating Expenses, not including staff salaries In order to qualify for grant funding, the senior center must be: * A single-purpose agency with programs and activities designed and operated only for the benefit of adults aged 60 and over; or * A multi-purpose agency with a broad spectrum of services, which shall include provisions of health, social, nutritional, and educational services, and the provision of facilities for recreational activities for adults aged 60 and over; and, * An organization with established programming that provides a minimum of 16 hours a month of activities or services specifically targeted for adults 60 and over.
The grant is not available to individuals or to long-term care and assisted living facilities. Applications are due by 4:00 p. m.
Central on August 8, 2025. Grant funding must be spent by March 31, 2027. Learn more about the grants at the DDA website: https://www.
tn. gov/content/tn/disability-and-aging/resource-directory/grants. html **About the Department of Disability and Aging** The Department of Disability and Aging is the state agency responsible for oversight of services and support to 1.
5 million older adults and Tennesseans with disabilities. The department is the result of a merger between the Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disabilities, effective July 1, 2024.
Every day, the department strives to support people to live rewarding and fulfilling lives through Medicaid waiver Home and Community Based Services (HCBS), and a wide range of services and supports for older adults and adults with disabilities.
DDA also provides services to infants and toddlers with disabilities or developmental delays through the Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS), and children under the age of 18 with disabilities or complex medical needs through the Katie Beckett Program.
The department supports people to live the lives they envision for themselves by ensuring people are free to exercise rights, engage with their broader communities and experience optimal health. DDA is the first state service delivery system in the nation to receive Person-Centered Excellence Accreditation from the Council on Quality and Leadership.
It has also been recognized as a national leader in its efforts to increase competitive, community-based employment outcomes for people with disabilities and its commitment to enhancing independence through Enabling Technology.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Non-residential community facilities in Tennessee offering a broad spectrum of services to adults aged 60 and over, with established programming providing a minimum of 16 hours a month of activities or services for this age group. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000 - $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was August 7, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Senior Center Grant is funded by Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Tennessee. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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