Ready Communities Funding Collaborative Application

Thank you for your interest in the READY Communities Funding Collaborative. This application will collect information about your proposed project, partnerships, community impact, and budget.

Please review the full RFP before starting.

If you have questions while completing the application, run into technical issues, or need accessibility accommodations, we’re happy to help — contact READYCommunities@giaging.org.
Applicant Information
1. Primary Applicant Organization Name
2. Primary Applicant EIN or Identification Number
3. Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
4. Contact Person

First NameLast Name
Title
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
5. Organization Type
For-profit entities and individuals are not eligible to apply.
If you selected 'other', what is your organization type?

Project Description
16. Overview: Provide a high-level overview of your project, including its purpose, goals, scope, geographic area served, activities, staff requirements, and other relevant details.

0/200
17. Vision: Describe how your community will be improved upon completion of your project.

0/100
18. List Project Partners: Describe the project partnerships. Which organizations are involved, and what are their specific roles?

0/100
19. List Populations Served: Tell us about who will benefit from this project and how many people do you expect to impact?

0/150
Please include the demographic characteristics of the people your project intends to serve. This includes characteristics such as socio-economic status; race/ethnicity; immigrant status; language; sexual/gender identity; and/or rural vs. urban status and aging specific characteristics - older adults, caregivers, people living with dementia. Applicants may reference the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) and/or Healthy People 2030 or other community measures/needs assessments.
20. List Success Metrics: How will you know that your project has succeeded? Describe the qualitative and quantitative metrics you will use to track your project’s outcomes.

0/100

Project Timeline and Budget

Applicants should download and complete the budget template, then upload it below as part of your application.
21. Does the project have established funding sources?
If yes, please list all established funding sources and amounts over $1,000.
22. Does the project have other anticipated sources of funding, such as pending grant awards?
If yes, please list all anticipated funding sources and amounts.
23. Budget: Please attach a budget explanation showing how requested funds will be used, using the template provided.

Use this link to download a copy of the template for your project. https://grantmakersingaging.info/READY_budget_template
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24. If partial funding is awarded, describe how you would adjust or scale your project.

0/100
25. Please attach the primary applicant's 990, if applicable.

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Complete your application

Applications must be submitted on or before 11:59 PM EST, June 12, 2026.
After submission, PDA and GIA will review all proposals and may follow up with applicants as needed. Funding decisions will be announced in December 2026.
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Applicant Information