A: No. Organizations must be designated as a 501(c)(3) public charity, and submit a 501(c)(3) IRS certification letter.
A: Yes, but your grant request should apply to older adults. We give preference to grant requests serving people ages 65 and older.
A: Your organization does not have to be based in Sewickley, but it must serve people living in these zip codes. State or national organizations must have a location in the service area.
Submission Requirements
A: Review our deadlines and eligibility requirements. If your organization is eligible, submit a Letter of Inquiry during the next open grant period. We’ll review the LOI. If your program meets our criteria, we’ll send you an application.
Timeline
A: Grants are awarded once a year in June, and are now closed for 2026. The next open period for Letters of Inquiry will be posted in January 2027.
Funding Amounts
A: Grant amounts range from $15,000 to $50,000.
A. Yes: Submit one application for all programs.
A: Funding is released annually, based on that year’s grant requests. We’ll also consider sustained multi-year commitments within the context of a proposal.
A: Yes. Because we seek to support many worthy projects, your prior grants will be taken into consideration.
A: Yes, if your organization isn’t awarded a grant, you can apply again.
Priorities
A: Yes, though these must directly relate to services or programs for seniors.
A: No. Please see the Eligibility page for details.
A: Yes. Please list all the priorities that apply.
A: Yes, technology is an important tool for programs that aid older adults.
Recognition and Reporting
A: We require quarterly reports from grantees.
A: View our promotional assets and guidelines here.