Grant News

The Charity Independent Age is offering grants through its Older People's Fund. The fund aims to support organisations that work to improve the lives of older women from racially minoritised groups. Grants of between £20,000 and £40,000 per year for up to three years are available.

Projects will need to address the following themes: 

• Income – Older people facing financial hardship will have sufficient income and receive the financial support they're entitled to e.g. Pension Credit, Attendance Allowance, Carers Allowance. 

• Costs – Older people facing financial hardship are protected from unfair or unavoidable costs. 
• Housing – Older people facing financial hardship are supported to live in safe, secure and suitable housing with the care and support they need.

The fund provides 3-year grants to UK-registered charities across England, Scotland and Wales supporting older women from racially minoritised groups facing financial hardship. Applicants must show existing or planned reach to this demographic, commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and expertise in addressing income, costs, and housing to reduce financial hardship.

The closing date for submitting an expression of interest is 26 September 2024. All Expressions of Interest should be submitted through the online form, but please read the guidance and FAQs carefully before completing the form. 

Organisations successful at EOI stage will be notified of the outcome by 2 October and will have 4 weeks to submit a full application.