Advancing Equity in Aging

Grant Summary

The population of older adults in the U.S. is rapidly diversifying in its racial and ethnic makeup, and the American Society on Aging (ASA) is committed to helping ensure that leaders of organizations serving older adults reflect this growing diversity. This three-year grant will support ASA Rise, a 20-week career and leadership development program that will train at least 60 professionals of color in the field of aging. ASA Rise fellows will build core competencies and skills, receive mentorship and develop national projects focused on principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. The grant also supports the dissemination of content and thought leadership on aging and equity issues through ASA’s Generations digital media platform. ASA Rise is co-funded by the Archstone Foundation and the RRF Foundation for Aging.