The St. Louis City Senior Fund aims to make the City of St. Louis an aging-friendly city where older residents can age in place. Established by a voter-supported ballot initiative in November 2016, its mission involves levying and collecting a property tax to fund services for residents aged 60 or older. This initiative supports the vision by providing grants to local nonprofits and government entities, helping older adults continue living in their preferred community setting.
The Senior Fund offers grants specifically designed to address the needs of older residents of St. Louis City, focusing on areas identified by the Senior Fund Board through community needs assessments and other sources. Known as Fund Defined Grants, these awards support programs and services in specific focus areas, including Housing and Economic Security. Most grant awards are allocated for a three-year period to ensure sustained impact. Starting February 16, 2024, the fund will accept applications that aim to improve the living conditions and economic security of the city’s senior population, thereby contributing to the fund's overarching goal of making St. Louis an aging-friendly city.