Age Strong Rolling Grants: Supporting Community Organizations Serving Older Adults in Boston

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and the Age Strong Commission launched a new "Age Strong Rolling Grants" program to support organizations working with older adults age 55+ in Boston. The program will award up to $150,000 to organizations serving older adults, with grants of up to $2,500 available on a rolling basis. Funding priorities include social engagement programming in underserved communities, programs that reach new participants, holiday or cultural celebrations, and trip admissions or transportation. The program aims to strengthen social connection among older adults and reduce barriers to funding for small or one-time activities.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and the Age Strong Commission have introduced a new "Age Strong Rolling Grants" program, designed to support organizations working with older adults aged 55 and above in the city. The initiative, which is funded by the City of Boston, aims to enhance social connections and reduce barriers to funding for small or one-time activities.

The new program will award up to $150,000 in grants throughout the year, with individual grants ranging from $1,000 to $2,500. Funding priorities include social engagement programming in underserved communities, programs that reach new participants, holiday or cultural celebrations, and trip admissions or transportation. The rolling grant application will be available starting August 13, with recipients announced at least every two months.

The program is part of Mayor Wu's broader efforts to make Boston a home for every generation and expand programming opportunities across the city's neighborhoods. "This new rolling grant program will allow Age Strong to expand the City’s programming and engage older adults more across every neighborhood," said Mayor Michelle Wu. "By breaking down barriers to access funding and providing multiple opportunities for organizations to apply throughout the year, our administration is working urgently to support older adults across neighborhoods."

The grants are open to nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations, individuals representing senior groups or civic associations, and organizations working on behalf of older adults in Boston. Priority will be given to applicants not currently receiving funding through Age Strong's FY2025 Expanding Engagement Grant Program, allowing smaller and newer organizations access to resources.

The launch of the "Age Strong Rolling Grants" program follows Mayor Wu's pledge in her 2025 State of the City address to expand programming for older residents. The new initiative aims to build on existing programs and launch new ones, ensuring that older adults have regular access to opportunities for connection, learning, movement, and joy in familiar and accessible spaces.

References:
[1] https://www.boston.gov/news/new-rolling-grant-program-support-organizations-working-older-adults
[2] https://hoodline.com/2025/08/boston-launches-new-commuter-ferry-linking-seaport-district-and-north-station/