The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York invites proposals for the next cohort of Age-Friendly: Go Local, a funding and technical support opportunity for grassroots and community-based organizations who are working to build age-friendly neighborhoods that promote the health of all people. The program is funded by the Health Foundation, and technical assistance and program administration are provided by the New York Academy of Medicine.
Age-friendly is a framework that promotes the health and well-being of residents throughout their lives, with particular attention to enhancing the inclusion, participation, and well-being of older adults.
Age-friendly environments are accessible, equitable, inclusive, safe, secure, and supportive.
Funding Levels
Grants up to $25,000 will be awarded for projects that are ready to launch.
Grants up to $10,000 will be awarded for planning, exploratory, or very early-stage projects.
We are interested in funding projects driven by the key principles of age-friendliness, livability, and equity to create communities where people of all ages can thrive.
We are especially interested in projects that serve populations with inequitable access to health-promoting resources and services, including: those in poverty, those in rural communities, LGBTQ+ groups, indigenous communities, racial and ethnic minoritized groups, immigrants, refugees and other groups. Projects should meaningfully include older adults in planning for program expansion and identify new ways of program delivery.
Submit applications (see link below) to GoLocal@NYAM.org by December 2, 2025.
New this year! The Fit Check is a way for prospective applicants to get early feedback from the Age-Friendly: Go Local team on their project ideas before submitting their final applications. See application page for more details or view the submission form here.
