Our Bi-Annual membership grants deliver funding for programs and services that help further AFA’s mission of providing support, services and education to individuals, families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias nationwide. Each grant award is $6,000. Grants are awarded twice a year.
Grants Conditions:
AFA funding is based on the premise that partnership and collaboration are the cornerstones of our efforts to achieve AFA 's mission to provide support, education and research towards Alzheimer's and other dementia related brain diseases in our communities. AFA recognizes the rights and authority of Grantees, through their governing bodies, to determine their own policies and manage their own programs. As a result, AFA delineates the following grant conditions to be acknowledged by the Grantee as part of their obligation upon acceptance of grant funding.
• Recognize AFA as a funder and partner on the agency website and social media with a link, listing and/or logo.
• As appropriate; a. Acknowledgment of AFA in annual report. b. AFA logo placement on funded program brochures, flyers and mailings.
• Grantee will 'like' AFA social media pages and 'like', 'follow', 'tag' and 'share' social media content where applicable.
• Grantee will provide AFA with a full color EPS or high resolution (l-2MB) JPEG of the agency logo to be emailed to Grants@alzfdn.org
• Grantee will agree to advocate for and positively represent AFA to the general public.
• Grantee will use AFA grant funding for the sole purpose of the specified program outlined in this application.
a. Allowable expenses include, but are not limited to:
1. Administrative expenses
2. Staff training
3. Staff salary (inclusive of payroll taxes and benefits) for staff involved in program implementation
4. Occupancy
5. Supplies and equipment
b. Unallowable expenses include:
1. Costs that do not support or benefit the program, or are not necessary in carrying out the program
2. Salary increases as the single reason for increased request
3. Membership fees
4. Costs or expenses incurred outside the grant period
5. Expend grant funds not in accordance with the budget submitted, approved, and included as part of the submitted application
c. Communicate in writing to AFA, as early as possible, whenever changes which may affect the outcome of the program have occurred, including key staff changes.
Only active AFA nonprofit member organizations can apply; be sure membership dues are fully paid .
Applicants that have won a specific AFA grant must wait one calendar year before reapplying for that same grant
Grants like the Anne & Irving Brodsky Innovation Grant ($25,000) fund programs that deliver novel support, service, and education for Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers .
AFA grants are intended to improve quality of life, resilience, and access to care in the community.
Clearly demonstrate local demand using demographic data, socioeconomic information, and current resource availability.
Connect outcomes to measurable criteria—e.g., respite hours provided, support sessions delivered, or service gaps addressed.
Describe your nonprofit’s track record, including established service programs, operational strength, and outcomes data .
Provide a clear, practical budget, showing how AFA funds will be used and how other sources complement the initiative.
Proposals are scored by AFA staff reviewers across five domains (1–5 scale): Community Need, Program Requirements, Other Funding, Organizational Strength, Program Budget .
Total possible score: 25 per reviewer; applications with high average scores are selected.
The Innovation Grant deadline (2025) is September 19, 5 pm ET
Bi-Annual grants (e.g., $6,000) are awarded twice yearly—February and August
Ensure timely email submission and adherence to rules, including non-consecutive-year eligibility
Success Factor | What You Need to Do |
---|---|
Active AFA membership | Maintain nonprofit status and paid membership |
Grant-specific eligibility | Confirm you’ve waited 1 year if previously funded |
Clear community need | Use demographics and resource mapping |
Program innovation | Offer new or improved services for patients/families |
Organizational strength | Show capacity and past service history |
Budget clarity | Demonstrate efficient use; show leverage sources |
Review criteria alignment | Address all five scoring dimensions (need, budget, etc.) |
Deadline & application rules | Submit correctly by date; avoid reapplying consecutively |
🛠️ Pro Tips for AFA Grant Success
Begin early — confirm membership status and funding history to meet eligibility.
Ground your proposal in data—use census or local agency stats to define need.
Design innovative, community-aligned programs—think intergenerational gardens, mobile respite care, or virtual caregiver support.
Articulate organizational experience and outcomes—e.g., number of families served, growth in program reach.
Cross-verify your budget—show how AFA funds integrate with existing funding sources.
Mirror scoring rubric in your writing—structure narrative under the five evaluation headings.
Follow the timeline—submit by email before deadlines and respect one-year reapplication rule.
The Bi-Annual Grant seeks proposals from AFA nonprofit member organizations for new or existing programs and services that improve the lives of those affected by Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. All grant seekers must have been providing services for a minimum of one year and be in good standing (membership dues must be paid up-to-date).
Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Alzheimer's Foundation of America
Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit
Address: 322 Eighth Avenue, 16th Floor New York, NY 10001 Phone: 866-232-8484E-mail: info@alzfdn.org
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Aug 22, 2025
$6,000
Affiliation: Alzheimer's Foundation of America
Address: 322 Eighth Avenue, 16th Floor New York, NY 10001 Phone: 866-232-8484E-mail: info@alzfdn.org
Website URL: https://alzfdn.org/find-a-member/grant-information/bi-annual-grant/
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