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The Maryland Department of Aging is pleased to announce a competitive funding opportunity for grant awards under the Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORC) program, funded through the approved state budget for Fiscal Year 2026.
This initiative provides state-funded grants to community-based organizations offering programming, service coordination, and community support to concentrated areas where low-income older adults face challenges such as declining health, isolation, financial hardship, and language barriers.
The NORC program encompasses three complementary projects, each designed to address the unique needs of older adults across Maryland:
- Elder SAFE – Provides critical supportive services to older adults at risk of elder abuse, focusing on education, awareness, and professional training to prevent mistreatment within families, communities, and service systems.
- Holocaust Survivor Services – Delivers culturally competent, person-centered, and trauma-informed care to Holocaust survivors, enabling them to age in place with dignity while addressing their distinct physical, emotional, and psychological needs.
- Traditional NORC – Promotes healthy aging, social connectedness, and community-based support for older adults and caregivers. This project encourages collaboration between residents, volunteers, and community members to design services that reduce isolation and improve quality of life.
This funding opportunity supports Longevity Ready Maryland and reflects the Department’s commitment to helping Marylanders age with health, financial security, social connection, and purpose. For more details or to apply, visit aging.maryland.gov.
Grant applications must be received by 5:00 pm EST on Friday, June 20, 2025.
Maryland Department of Aging | 36 S. Charles Street 12th Floor | Baltimore, MD 21201 US
