Senior Living Community Micro-Grant

The Senior Living Community Micro-Grant program seeks to alleviate the financial barriers associated with transitioning into or remaining in a senior living community. This grant provides up to $1000 for a resident’s first month’s rent or up to $1000 towards a resident’s rent if they are experiencing financial hardship and cannot remain in a senior living community. This grant is paid directly to the community.
 

Senior Deserve Affordable Housing And Support As They Age.

Eligibility

Senior Micro-Grant Program Guide

Want to know more? View our detailed program guide for more information such as the application process and more.​
Age Criteria for Program Eligibility

To be eligible for this program, applicants must be seniors, aged 65 years or older.

Pending or Imminent Move to Senior Living Community

Applicant must either be in the process of moving into a senior living community or intend to move within the next 60 days.

Applicants must show proof of hardship

Applicants must show proof of hardship by submitting at least one of the following: 

  • Letter of recommendation from family member, friend, senior placement provider, social worker, etc. detailing the need and financial hardship.  
  • Past due utility, rent or mortgage bill 

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Provide Follow-up Information

The applicant must agree to provide any follow-up information regarding the information submitted as part of the application process.  

Priority will be given to seniors living in California; however, any senior may qualify for this program regardless of which U.S. state they live in.

DISCLAIMER

In adherence to our commitment towards equitable distribution of resources, SHORE stipulates that individuals are eligible to apply for and receive assistance from only one of our programs within any given 12-month period. This policy is designed to ensure a broad and fair allocation of support across our community, allowing us to extend our reach to as many beneficiaries as possible.

In adherence to our commitment towards equitable distribution of resources, SHORE stipulates that individuals are eligible to apply for and receive assistance from only one of our programs within any given 12-month period. This policy is designed to ensure a broad and fair allocation of support across our community, allowing us to extend our reach to as many beneficiaries as possible.