Healthy Senior
Grant Program

Supporting wellness programs for older adults, addressing needs from hunger and food security to transportation, social connection, overall health, and caregiver support to empower individuals to age with dignity and maintain their independence.

Current Status:

OPEN

Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, churches, special districts (school or hospital district), or governmental entities which provide services to individuals residing in the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle.

In order to apply, organizations cannot have an existing, active Healthy Senior Grant. All previous/current grant award requirements must be met in order to submit a new application. Organizations may have an active Community Grant or Rapid Response Grant if for a different purpose.

If the total amount of requests in a given cycle exceed the available funding, organizations that did not receive a grant in the previous cycle will receive priority.

The Foundation will consider only one request per organization.

Organizations that have been established and active for a period of at lease three years may apply. New organizations may speak with a program officer with any questions regarding the timeline of grants and the years they have been in operation.

What We Fund

The Mary E. Bivins Foundation is committed to amplifying the efforts of community organizations dedicated to improving the lives of older adults across the Texas Panhandle.

Applications will be accepted for projects addressing all aspects of healthy aging.

Preference will be given to requests that address the issues of senior hunger, food security, and nutrition.

The provision of meals, food boxes, care packages, and senior-specific pantry items.
Capital improvements such as building remodels to kitchens and senior centers.
The purchase of equipment including ovens, freezers, sinks, pallet stackers, etc.
Education and wellness classes, community gardens, and other social opportunities.
Wheelchair ramps and other accessible equipment.

Projects funded have included:

See the Grant Policy linked below for more information on project priorities.

*Be sure to contact our office to discuss your project prior to submitting an application.

Information Sheet

Find the information on what we fund, the grant award, application cycle, and applicant eligibility all in one document, our Healthy Senior Grant Program Information Sheet, available to view and download.

Grant Policy

View the Grant Policy for information on the two priority areas for the Healthy Senior Grant including a chart of priorities by type of support, characteristics of strong proposals, and additional guidance.

"Through this grant, thousands of meals were prepared and shared — each one representing hope, health, and human connection.

The Mary E. Bivins Foundation’s support truly strengthened our mission to care for Borger’s seniors and ensure they receive both the nutrition and kindness they deserve."

- Jamie Kirksey

Director of Opportunities, Inc.

Healthy Senior Grant - Opportunities Inc. in Boger, Texas

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Current Status:

OPEN

The Bivins Foundation asks interested applicants to contact our office prior to submission to review program guidelines to ensure alignment, to discuss the proposed project, and to provide essential information on completing the application.