Healthy Aging in New Hampshire and Maine

The Foundation for Seacoast Health has opened its 2025 grant cycle with a dedicated focus on Healthy Aging, aiming to improve the well-being of older adults in the Seacoast region. This year’s grant program will provide general operating support to organizations committed to addressing key challenges faced by aging populations, particularly those who are at-risk or marginalized. The Foundation is prioritizing organizations that primarily serve older adults and are involved in reducing social isolation, enhancing caregiver support, and improving access to essential services. Proposed initiatives must align with one or more of the following priority areas: Reducing Social Isolation – Programs that promote mental wellness and connection through peer networks, group activities, or virtual engagement. Enhancing Caregiver Support – Services that provide education, respite, peer support, and resources to caregivers of older adults. Improving Connections to Resources – Programs that link older adults with essential services such as transportation, nutritious meals, and supports that enable aging in place. Grant awards will be single-year general operating grants ranging from $25,000 to $50,000, but may not exceed 20% of the applicant's core operating budget. Applicants are encouraged to scale their requests accordingly. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations (excluding private foundations), public entities (such as municipalities and educational institutions), and consortiums or community partnerships operating with a fiscal sponsor. Fiscal sponsors must provide a cover letter as they will be considered the legal grantee. Applicants must operate in one or more of the following communities: Portsmouth, Newington, New Castle, Greenland, Rye, and North Hampton, NH; and Kittery, Eliot, and York, ME. Applications are due by April 25, 2025, and grant recipients will be notified by June 1, 2025. All proposals must be submitted electronically via the Foundation’s grant portal, which can be accessed after initiating an inquiry through their grantmaking webpage. Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with Blair Demers, the Foundation’s CEO, prior to applying, to confirm alignment with the program’s goals. For general questions, applicants can also contact Jenny MacMurdo. For additional details and access to the application portal, visit: www.foundationforseacoasthealth.org/grantmaking.