Best Nursing Home Grants in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico residential care and nursing home organizations working with schools on children’s oral health initiatives can access funding through CareQuest Institute for Oral Health to improve school-based and school-linked oral health systems. Eligible U.S.-based public entities and 501(c)(3) nonprofits may request up to US $125,000 for project staff, community subgrants, evaluation, and other direct project costs.

The Centers of Excellence in Healthcare Quality and Safety program aims to establish a collaborative network of healthcare systems and public health partners to enhance patient and healthcare worker safety. This initiative focuses on improving the quality and resilience of U.S. healthcare delivery across various settings, including hospitals and outpatient facilities. By fostering partnerships, the program seeks to effectively detect, respond to, and prevent safety threats, ensuring a higher standard of care and safety for all.

The Older Adults Home Modification Grant Program aims to assist nonprofit organizations, governments, and housing authorities in making essential modifications to homes for low-income seniors. By focusing on safety and accessibility, the program seeks to reduce fall risks, enhance general safety, and improve seniors' ability to live independently. This initiative promotes aging in place, allowing seniors to remain in their homes rather than transition to nursing facilities, thereby fostering a sense of community and well-being.

PhD investigators at U.S. 501(c)(3) research institutions studying long-term care for adults 65+ can apply for the Donaghue Foundation’s Another Look Grant, using primarily existing datasets. Projects that improve quality, equity, and resident well-being in nursing homes and other congregate care facilities, including those serving Puerto Rico, may be eligible.

Nonprofit organizations supporting people living with paralysis through employment or nursing home transition services can apply for up to US $50,000 from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. Focused on residential care and nursing home transitions, this Tier 4 Priority Impact grant can support qualified programs serving Puerto Rico and other U.S. communities.

Nonprofit healthcare and residential care providers working in nursing homes and related services in Puerto Rico can seek funding to support patient care, senior services, and long-term residential care. The Albert G and Olive H Schlink Foundation considers U.S. organizations broadly, with special attention to health and residential care programs that align with its priorities.

Puerto Rico residential care and nursing home nurses pursuing accredited U.S. graduate degrees in geriatric-focused practice, education, research, or administration can access funding through the Terry Fulmer Scholarship. Offered by Nurses Educational Funds, this award supports RNs with strong academic records who have at least two semesters of study remaining in master’s or doctoral nursing programs.

With a mission to advance clinical and health outcomes research, Boehringer Ingelheim provides Puerto Rico healthcare and academic institutions, scientists, and medical organizations with support for collaborative studies in cardio-renal-metabolic disease, oncology, dermatology, respiratory disease, and mental health. Nursing homes and residential care providers conducting eligible U.S.-based research projects may be able to collaborate and receive drug and/or financial support.

The Arthur N. Rupe Foundation Grant focuses on promoting positive social change through scholarly studies, education, and public debate. It supports projects related to caregiving, civil debate, and public policy, aiming to enhance the quality of life in America. The foundation prioritizes specific project funding over general operations and does not support individuals or capital campaigns. Grant inquiries are invited through a letter of inquiry process, ensuring alignment with its mission.