General Information
AgeGuide is the designated Area Agency on Aging for Illinois Planning and Service Area 02. We administer Federal and State funding for services for older adults in our 8 county area: DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will.
Current Funded Partners
AgeGuide is proud to partner with over 30 agencies throughout our region. You can learn more about our current partners here.
Funded Services
AgeGuide grants cover a variety of services related to the health and wellbeing of older adults aged 60+. Some of the services we fund include:
- Information and Assistance
- Telephone Reassurance
- Transportation
- Recreation
- Health Promotion Programs
- Congregate Dining
- Home Delivered Meals
- Caregiver Support Services
- Benefits Access Services
- and more!
Applying for AgeGuide Grants
AgeGuide grants operate on a 3-year cycle. A selection of grants is available for application, typically each spring. Check the “Current Funding Opportunities” page for information about current Request for Proposals opportunities.
Applicants must meet requirements to be awarded AgeGuide funds. Specific criteria will be included with each Request for Proposal.
General requirements include:
- Must be a registered nonprofit or governmental agency (for-profit entities are not eligible)
- Must be in good standing with the Secretary of State and not be on any Debarred/Suspended/ Stop Payment/Excluded Parties listings.
- Must provide services within one of our 8 counties: DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, or Will
- Must have acceptable fiscal management/fiscal stability, including the ability to meet match requirements and the financial capacity to track and manage grant funding.
- Must have the capacity to meet all Service Standards criteria
- Must serve underserved populations (including racial and cultural minorities, and low‐income, limited‐English‐speaking, and LGBTQ older adults) at least in proportion to their representation in the county.
- Services must be offered at no cost to the participants
Monitoring and Technical Assistance
AgeGuide has the responsibility to ensure that all agencies receiving funds operate effectively and in compliance with the terms and conditions of their award. AgeGuide prescribes fiscal and program policies and procedures that will safeguard public funds and ensure quality services for Older Adults in our region. AgeGuide monitoring compliance through site visits, reporting reviews, and regular meetings with providers.
Current providers may access Training resources here.
Questions about AgeGuide grants may be directed to: [email protected]