Our Commitment Toward Dismantling Ageism
October 9th marks Ageism Awareness Day. Check out RRF’s short video addressing ageism, age-bias, and fostering age-inclusivity.
Dedicated to Improving the Quality of Life of Older People.
Thank you for your interest in our work! Aging intersects with many aspects of life and identity.
Learn how RRF Foundation for Aging is advancing its mission of improving the lives of older people in this short video.
If you’re a prospective applicant, learn more about our Priority Areas of Caregiving, Economic Security in Later Life, Housing, and Social / Intergenerational Connectedness.
There are five types of grants we award to advance our Priority Areas: Advocacy, Direct Service, Professional Education/Training, Research, and Organizational Capacity Building. Gauge your project’s fit with our eligibility criteria.
We amplify age-forward solutions. We innovate to proactively find and fund efforts that improve the quality of life of older people. We collaborate with grantee partners and others to support outstanding work in aging.
What's New
Multisector Plan for Aging Coming to Illinois
August 2024 – Last week, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced an executive order to establish the Illinois Multisector Plan for Aging. This plan will be vital to enhancing and sustaining services for the growing number of older adults who live and thrive in Illinois. Learn more about this initiative here.
RRF Requires a Letter of Inquiry
RRF Foundation for Aging requires interested applicants to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI). Read more to learn about RRF’s geographic eligibility, application instructions, and the deadlines for submitting your LOI.
