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LOS ANGELES – Keiro announced its 2021-2022 Grants Program cycle with a continued focus on supporting programs that provide outreach to and inclusion of older adults in the community who are at risk of social isolation. Outreach can include reaching new participants in activities or reengaging with past program participants. The Grants Program will support new and ongoing programs that focus on reducing social isolation and loneliness among older adults and caregivers in the Japanese American and Japanese community in Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura counties. 

“This past year reinforced that none of us can serve older adults on our own. It takes all of our community organizations coming together to have a positive impact on older adults,” said Gene S. Kanamori, Keiro president and CEO. “Keiro is proud to continue investing in our community to combat social isolation, as we support organizations and their efforts to keep older adults engaged and connected despite this difficult year.”

The 2021-2022 Grants Program will offer grants of up to $15,000 to qualified applicants through a competitive, committee-driven review process. Priority will be given to applicant organizations with an annual operating budget of less than $1 million. The application deadline for this year’s grants cycle is 5:00 p.m. PDT on Friday, October 15, 2021.

The goals of Keiro’s Grants Program are to:

  • Enhance the quality of life of older adults and their caregivers in the Japanese American and Japanese community
  • Reduce social isolation and loneliness among Japanese American and Japanese older adults and their caregivers
  • Reach out to Japanese American and Japanese older adults and their caregivers at-risk for isolation and provide support through community programs, events, and increasing capacity to provide these services
  • Promote culturally-sensitive programs and services accessible to Our Community

Keiro will also offer three, one-hour educational online workshops to discuss eligibility requirements, the goals of the program, and to walk prospective applicants through the application process. Registration is required to attend the workshops and can be accessed at keiro.org/grants.

Workshops are scheduled as follows:

  • Wednesday, September 8 | 1:00 p.m. Online Webinar*
  • Thursday, September 16| 5:00 p.m. Online Webinar
  • Tuesday, September 21 | 10:30 a.m. Online Webinar*

*Denotes that the workshop will be offered in Japanese

For additional updates related to the workshops and information regarding Keiro’s Grants Program, including downloadable grant applications, guidelines, and to register for an upcoming informational workshop, please visit keiro.org/grants or email [email protected].


About Keiro

For 60 years, Keiro has focused on improving the quality of life for older adults and their caregivers in the Japanese American community of Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura counties. Keiro provides a range of culturally-sensitive programs and resources, in both English and Japanese, to meet the evolving needs of our aging community. In everything we do, we advance our mission through a person-centered, innovative, and collaborative approach.