DDA Awards $5 Million in Grant Funding to 125 Senior Centers
Awards fund programming and other projects at centers across Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—
The Department of Disability and Aging (DDA) has awarded grant funding to 125 senior centers in Tennessee totaling $5 million.
Grantees will receive one-time funding to support senior centers across all three regions, providing older adults with access to programming, health and wellness resources and social connection.
“Senior centers offer physical, emotional and mental nourishment to older adults across the Volunteer State, “said DDA Commissioner Brad Turner. “It’s vital that we as a state agency do all we can to help senior centers thrive. These grants will ensure that over 100 centers in both rural and urban communities are better equipped to serve our growing aging population with updated equipment, upgraded facilities and engaging programming.”
125 senior centers applied for grant funding, and all 125 will be awarded. DDA will be distributing grant funding ranging from $10,000 to $50,000.
The grant funding is encouraged to fund the following goals:
- Capital Projects, including building improvements and equipment
- Marketing
- Programming/Activities
- Routine Operating Expenses, not including staff salaries
In the last two years, grant funding has been awarded to senior centers in 90 counties.