Seniors Community Revitalization & Development Fund

The Seniors Community Revitalization & Development Fund is a regional initiative developed in partnership by the Community Health Commission of Missouri and Deaconess Foundation. It aims to enhance the infrastructure of public health systems to better serve individuals aged 55 and older. This initiative is guided by a community-led Senior Advisory Board, consisting entirely of seniors who play an active role in evaluating applications and recommending awards. The fund underscores a commitment to transparency, accountability, and the empowerment of older residents in shaping services that directly affect their wellbeing. The program supports projects that align with three key priority areas: transportation services for seniors beyond just medical appointments, safety improvements that increase both physical and perceived safety within neighborhoods, and navigation support programs that help seniors access and understand available social and healthcare services. The funding opportunity is open to organizations, initiatives, or projects operating within the Greater St. Louis region, including St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles, Jefferson, and Franklin counties in Missouri, and Madison, Monroe, and St. Clair counties in Illinois. Organizations may apply for grants of up to $30,000. The total funding available for the current cycle is $350,000. While applicants are not required to have 501(c)(3) status, those without such designation must apply through a fiscal sponsor. Applications are reviewed and selected by the Senior Advisory Board, who are both residents and stakeholders in the target service areas. The application window for this grant opens on September 22, 2025, and closes on October 17, 2025, at 11:59 PM. All proposals must be submitted through the online portal hosted on the Deaconess Foundation’s website under the Senior Community Fund section. Required proposal materials include organizational information, demographic data on populations served, and responses to specific prompts regarding service priorities, intended impact, and budget narratives. A downloadable PDF with full proposal questions is also available to guide applicants in preparing their submissions. Applicants seeking support or clarification can contact Velva Hollimon, Director of Innovation at the Community Health Commission of Missouri, via email. For technical assistance related to the application platform, inquiries may be directed to the Deaconess Foundation support team. No pre-application steps such as a Letter of Intent are required. The grant is not recurring, and the next cycle’s timeline has not been announced. Awards will be made based on alignment with funding priorities, feasibility, and demonstrated impact in the target service areas.

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