Illinois is paying attention to caregivers’ needs
January 2025: A recent Letter to the Editor by Mary O’Donnell highlights how new policies in Illinois can make a significant difference to caregivers and older adults throughout the state.
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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
Housing: Essential in Later Life
A safe and secure place to live is a key determinant of health for people of all ages. Check out this brief video highlighting the importance of housing in later life and a few examples of innovative work being done by RRF grantees.
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.
