As communities navigate rapid shifts in resources, rising housing and living costs, and other emerging challenges, this final round of Thome Aging Well funding aims to assist organizations that are supporting older adults through these uncertain times. These flexible, one-year grants are designed to bolster housing-based programs, services, and supports that safeguard the health, stability, and well-being of older adults during this moment of change.
Award
Up to $200,000
This funding opportunity aims to provide flexible support to affordable housing organizations and past Enterprise Thome Aging Well grantees to respond to the urgent or emerging needs of their residents or clients with effective solutions. Eligible organizations must serve older adults (aged 55 and older) with lower incomes living in Michigan and Maryland.
Period of Performance
Grants will have a one-year period of performance. The grantee must be prepared to begin serving the proposed population within one month of the start of the grant’s period of performance.
How to Apply
- Step 1: Review the RFP and required budget template to assess your eligibility and interest in applying.
- Step 2: Review Frequently Asked Questions
- Step 3: Compile and complete your application via SlideRoom.
IMPORTANT: SlideRoom will automatically save the Applicant's work. That means that even if the Applicant loses internet connection or has computer problems, the work will still be saved. Applicants can also log in and out as many times as they need to complete their application. However, once an Applicant submits their proposal, they cannot go back to make any edits. Applications received outside of SlideRoom or after the deadline will not be accepted. Questions regarding technical issues with SlideRoom may be sent to [email protected].
The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on February 18, 2026.
Important Dates
- Informational Webinar
January 14, 2026, from 2 - 3 pm ET - Watch the webinar recording.
Enterprise staff will review the requirements of the grant opportunity and answer questions from potential applicants. - Virtual Office Hours
January 23, 2026, 10:30 – 11:30 am ET - Event has passed - Submission Deadline for Proposals
February 18, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. ET - Notice of Awards
Spring 2026 - Questions?
This list of frequently asked questions provides additional information about the program. General questions may be submitted to [email protected] until 3 p.m. ET Monday, February 16, 2026. Questions received after this time and date will not be answered. Enterprise highly recommends that proposals be submitted in advance of the deadline.
The Thome Aging Well program is funded by the Edward N. and Della L. Thome Memorial Foundation, Bank of America trustee.
