The Charless Foundation is seeking nonprofit partners who work with economically underserved seniors in the St. Louis region, with priority given to those in South St. Louis City.
Donor Name: Charless Foundation
State:
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 10/04/2024
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Broadly, the goal of these grants is to promote the health, welfare, and wellness of older adults. More specifically, the Charless Foundation is interested in organizations and initiatives that 

Support the needs of older adults in residential facilities, 
Increase the ability for older adults to age in place,
Provide health and safety resources for older adults, and/or 
Provide social support to older adults.

The Charless Foundation is open to proposals for program, project or initiative funding or general operating support for organizations serving older adults. Program expansion proposals must address sustainability after this funding is completed. The Foundation is not considering proposals for education based programming, organizational capacity building or capital expenses for the organization (ex. purchase of vans) at this time. Capital expenses that allow older adults remain in their homes, such as home repairs, will be considered.
Funding Information
Grants may range from $5,000 to $30,000 per year. Awards for senior centers and food pantries will be limited to $5,000 per year.
Eligibility Criteria
Any nonprofit that is a 501(c)3 and meets the requirements may apply for funding from the Charless Foundation. The nonprofit does not have to be physically located in South St. Louis City, though preference will be given to programs, projects, or initiatives within these geographical areas.
For more information, visit St. Louis Community Foundation.