Funding Priorities

The goal of the East Bay Foundation on Aging is to improve the physical and emotional health of underserved seniors living in Oakland by supporting their basic needs. Priority will be given to programs serving low-income Oakland residents, though the applicant’s physical location need not be restricted solely to Oakland.

At this time, the East Bay Foundation on Aging cannot accept unsolicited proposals. Our grant process is by invitation only.

Our Grantmaking

Proposals will be considered for projects that:

  • Expand and Strengthen Safety Net Services to ensure that underserved seniors in Oakland can have their critical needs met and experience improved quality of life. EBFA will provide grants to access or provide the following direct services: Health (including mental health), Social Support, Housing, Food, Transportation, and Legal (protection of basic rights or access to benefits).

  • Policy, Advocacy, and Systems Change that promote aging with dignity by supporting efforts that inform and engage seniors and the public about the needs of underserved seniors. Activities can include research that informs policy/systems change, convenings, and public education campaigns to ensure the needs of underserved seniors are prioritized among local businesses, state and local government agencies, and/or the public.

Types of Grants

  • Core Support: support for organizations whose core mission is to serve underserved seniors residing in Oakland, or for organizations located outside of Oakland that can demonstrate that a significant portion of their clients are seniors residing in Oakland.

  • Project Support: support for a project or set of activities that can be accomplished within the grant period, or for organizations located outside of Oakland that can demonstrate that the activities proposed will benefit seniors living in Oakland.

  • Capacity Building: support for strengthening internal administrative operations, staff/board development, fundraising, updated technology to increase efficiency, leadership succession planning, policy research, or coalition building.

Eligibility

Selected organizations that provide services to, or work on behalf of, low-income seniors in Oakland have been invited to submit an application. At this time, we cannot accept unsolicited proposals.

Use of Funds

All funds should be used to promote the health and well-being of seniors living in Oakland.

Size of Grants

12-month grants will be awarded in the range of $10,000-$35,000.