Grants
Supporting organizations that serve
seniors in Northeast Indiana
Council on Senior Services (COSS) is proud to provide annual grants to local organizations offering meaningful programs and services for seniors in Northeast Indiana.
Grant funding is intended to support work that aligns with the COSS mission:
To promote services and benefits available to seniors in Northeast Indiana through a network of individuals and organizations, catering to the elderly.
What We Fund
COSS grant requests should reflect the purpose of the Council and support efforts that:
Provide education and awareness
Share information and resources
Support advocacy for seniors
Strengthen local services through a grassroots approach
Grant Award Details
COSS awards a maximum total amount annually through the grant process. The amount requested by an applicant—and the maximum award per organization—are not guaranteed. Final award decisions and award amounts are determined by the COSS Board of Directors.
Grant Reporting Requirement
To remain eligible for future grant opportunities, recipients must submit a written evaluation report to the COSS Board of Directors by May 1 following the award.
Grant recipients will also have an opportunity to provide an oral report to the general COSS membership during the May meeting.
Grants Timeline
Below is the current annual grant schedule:
Applications open: September 1
Applications due: November 1
Checks awarded: November general membership meeting
Past Grant Recipients
COSS has awarded grants to multiple organizations benefiting the maturing population of Northeast Indiana. In 2023, COSS awarded $16,475, with a key focus on agencies providing meals and food support to seniors.
Funds for grants are generated through COSS membership dues and advertising sales in the COSS Senior Resource Guide.
Grant Recipients for 2024
Total: $19, 370
Integrity Home Care
Paradigm Health
Dekalb Council on Aging
Hope Alive
Aging and In-Home Services of Northeast Indiana
Pace of Northeast Indiana
Volunteer Center
Village Caregiving LLC
Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana Inc.
Turnstone Center for Children and Adults with Disabilities
Stillwater Hospice
Mental Health America of Northeast Indiana
Allen County TRIAD
NeighborLink Fort Wayne
Give Hear
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program of Northeast Indiana
Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana
St. Vincent de Paul Society of Fort Wayne
Foster Grandparent Program
Home Instead Franchise 296
Community Transportation Network
OPS Adventures
Health Visions Midwest Inc.
Homebound Meals Inc.
Kingston Residence of Fort Wayne
League for the Blind and Disabled Inc.
38 applications overall
26 awarded grants
Focused on community resources and programs especially those benefiting seniors who are aging in place
ATTENTION - Grant Recipients
To be considered for future grants you must complete our grant evaluation form by May 1st.