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RRF Foundation for Aging

Amount

$50,000–$200,000 responsive grants focused on older adults.[9]

Timeline

LOI due May 1 2026; full proposals (invited) due July 2026; awards late 2026.[9]

Effort & Priority

Effort: 6  |  Priority: Worth Exploring
Success outlook: Medium.

Match

No required match, though leveraging other funding strengthens proposals.[9]

Why RRF

RRF (formerly Retirement Research Foundation) funds innovations that improve economic security, caregiving, housing, and social connections for older adults. BUL’s senior multi-service center and CHW outreach provide a strong platform for projects that keep seniors housed, financially stable, and connected.[9]

Project Concepts

  • Senior Financial Resilience initiative combining housing counseling, benefits navigation, and financial coaching.
  • Caregiver support and respite coordination, leveraging BUL’s family services and Catholic Health partnerships.
  • Digital inclusion for seniors—tablets, training, CHW visits—to reduce isolation and increase telehealth engagement.

Application Notes

  • LOI (2 pages) summarises need, project design, targets, budget.
  • Full proposal includes detailed narrative, evaluation plan, budget, 501(c)(3) letter, financials, board list, partner letters.[9]
  • Program officers encourage pre-LOI conversations—schedule a call with Anne Posner.[10]

Success Factors

  • Clear alignment with priority areas (economic security, caregiving, housing, social connection).
  • Measurable outcomes (e.g., seniors maintaining housing, reduced hospitalizations, caregiver stress reduction).
  • Sustainability plan outlining long-term funding or integration with public systems.

Risks & Mitigation

  • National field: Differentiate BUL with wraparound services and East Side equity focus.
  • Evaluation load: Budget staff or consultant time for robust outcome tracking.

ROI & Next Steps

Expect ~50 hours for the LOI plus full proposal (if invited). A $100K award yields ≈$2,000/hour and expands national recognition. Immediate actions: confirm project scope, gather senior impact data, and schedule a pre-LOI consult with RRF.[9][10]

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