JEFFSelects: Aging and Geriatrics

Funding Sources for Research

The sources on this list specifically address the issues of aging and geriatrics. For funders with a broader scope, see JEFFLINE's Grants Information Service.

• AARP (AARP)
  Formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons, AARP is an advocacy and community service organization for persons age 50 and over.
  
  
• Alliance for Aging Research (AAR)
  This private, not-for-profit science policy advocacy organization administers funds for training and research in geriatrics.
• Alzheimer's Association (AA)
  The Association provides funds for conferences and research.
• American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR)
  AFAR promotes research activities of scientists in the field of aging by providing funding in 10 program areas.
• American Geriatrics Society (AGS)
  AGS is a not-for-profit organization of health care professionals in the field of geriatrics. It provides monthly updates of funding opportunities from various organizations.
  
  
• American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF)
  One of America's leading supporters of research on Alzheimer's Disease, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Heart Disease and Stroke.
  
  
• Archstone Foundation
  The Archstone Foundation funds demonstration projects and programs on aging issues with regional or national impact.
  
  
• Helen Bader Foundation
  The Bader Foundation funds short-term research on Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
  
  
• Brookdale Foundation Group
  This group, comprised of the Brookdale Foundation, Glendale Foundation and Ramapo Trust, funds a fellowship in gerontology/geriatrics, as well as projects to develop programs for dementia caregivers and to improve the lives of older people.
  
  
• Commonwealth Fund
  The Commonwealth Fund is a private foundation. It funds research to improve health care practice and policy, consumer health, and care for vulnerable populations, including elderly people.
  
  
• John A. Hartford Foundation
  The Hartford Foundation is American's leading philanthropy with a sustained interest in aging and health. Special interests are training for health care professionals and integrative care.
  
  
• Retirement Research Foundation (RRF)
  The RRF sponsors research and programs to improve health services and quality of life for the elderly. Funding is available for service, education, research and advocacy projects, especially those with the potential to change practice, policy or delivery systems.
  
  
• Donald W. Reynolds Foundation Aging and Quality of Life
  The Reynolds Foundation program focuses on improving the quality of life for America’s elderly by preparing physicians to provide better care for them when they become ill. Funding is available to support geriatrics training programs for practitioners at several levels, including curriculum planning, faculty support, development of novel training materials and techniques.

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