Friends of Seniors Fund

The Friends of Seniors 2025 Grant is managed by the El Dorado Community Foundation through its dedicated Friends of Seniors fund. This fund focuses on supporting the wellness, dignity, independence, and life enrichment of senior citizens aged 60 and older who reside on the western slope of El Dorado County, California. The grant program offers up to $15,000 in total funding, which will be distributed to qualifying nonprofit organizations and government agencies that provide direct services to this senior population. These services must be clearly aimed at enhancing the quality of life for seniors and maintaining their independence within the community. Organizations that were awarded grants in 2024 are not eligible for the 2025 cycle and must wait until 2026 to reapply. This ensures a fair distribution of resources across the community and allows new applicants the opportunity to receive support. All applicants must operate on the western slope of El Dorado County and cater specifically to individuals aged 60 or older. Applications are submitted through an online grants management tool, where users must create an account to begin the process. The system allows applicants to save their work, return later to complete it, and submit when ready. The grant program opened on April 7, 2025, at midnight PDT and will close on May 1, 2025, at 11:59 PM PDT. Notifications for awarded grants are expected to be sent out in June 2025. For assistance during the application process, applicants can refer to a 20-minute presentation on grant writing provided by the El Dorado Community Foundation on their website. Additional questions can be directed to Kathi Lishman via email. It is recommended that applicants save their progress frequently during the submission process to avoid any loss of data.