The Retirement Research Foundation is devoted exclusively to improving the quality of life for our nation’s older population. Grantseekers should also review exclusions—projects and programs that RRF does not fund.
GENERAL
The Foundation is particularly interested in innovative projects that develop and/or demonstrate new approaches that improve quality of life for older adults and have the potential for regional or national impact.
- Funding is generally limited to projects that are in keeping with the Foundation’s funding interests.
- More than three years of support generally is not provided. Second- and third-year funding of an approved project is dependent upon progress during the first and second year.
- Organizations seeking funding must qualify under the regulations of the United States Internal Revenue Service.
LOCATION
The Foundation has a strong interest in serving the Chicago metropolitan area. Where projects of equal significance are under consideration, priority is given to proposals that benefit this geographic area.
- The Foundation’s geographic restrictions apply only to requests for support of direct service projects.
- Direct service requests will be considered only from applicants in these seven states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Florida.
- Requests for support of other types of projects will be considered from applicants in any U.S. location.
EXCLUSIONS
Foundation funding is generally not available for:
- Biomedical research
- Computer equipment
- Conferences, publications, or travel unless they are components of other larger Foundation-funded projects
- Construction of facilities
- Dissertation research
- Endowment or fundraising campaigns
- General operating expenses of established organizations
- Grants to individuals
- Production of films and videos
- Projects of governmental organizations except for state universities, area agencies on aging, and programs of the Veterans Administration
- Projects outside the United States
For more information on exclusions, grantseekers also should review Are You Eligible?