West End Home Foundation Grants for Older Adults in Tennessee

The West End Home Foundation is seeking applications from organizations to enhance the quality of life for older adults. Donor Name: West end Home Foundation State: Tennessee County: Cheatham County (TN), Davidson County (TN), Robertson County (TN), Rutherford County (TN), Sumner County (TN), Williamson County (TN), Wilson County (TN) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The West End Home Foundation is dedicated to helping support and sustain a comprehensive system of care for older adults in Middle Tennessee. The broad spectrum of programs that benefit each year address one of the key impact areas: Advocacy – legal assistance and education for issues related to aging and advocacy for new or expanded initiatives to ensure a comprehensive system of care for older adults Enrichment and Socialization – opportunities for meaningful social interaction and lifelong learning Food and Nutrition – services such as groceries, home-delivered and congregate meals to meet the nutritional needs of vulnerable older adults Healthcare – primary health care including diagnosis and treatment of chronic and critical conditions, oral health care and behavioral health services Housing – home repair and safety modifications, rent and utility assistance and access to appropriate housing solutions to facilitate safe and affordable housing Transportation – safe and affordable transportation to ensure that older adults have access to needed services and have opportunities to remain engaged in community life Wellness and Supportive Care – prevention, wellness and in-home supportive services to promote and sustain healthy aging Special Projects – other initiatives that complement and enhance the mission of The West End Home Foundation. The West End Home Foundation administers a competitive grants process that carefully evaluates each request in light of identified community needs, resources available, impact on target population, agency capacity and success in delivering the highest quality of service with demonstrated outcomes. Types of Grants Awarded: Program – funding to support implementation of a specific program or project. Projects may be new or ongoing. Capital – funding to support a capital investment in agency infrastructure such as equipment, technology, facility maintenance or facility acquisition/expansion Annual – all grants are awarded for a period of one year. Eligibility Criteria  To Be Eligible for Funding, Applicants Must: Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Provide services that align with the WEHF mission. Priority consideration is given to projects specifically designed to meet the unique needs of adults age 60 and older. Demonstrate capacity to deliver services that achieve meaningful and measurable outcomes Provide services in one or more of the following middle Tennessee counties: Cheatham, Davidson, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, Wilson. For more information, visit West End Home Foundation.