New grant pool for youth/seniors
Cogir USA Foundation announced grant opportunities aimed at youth and senior programs, creating another funding avenue for community‑focused educational and wellness initiatives. The foundation’s launch expands philanthropic options available to local program developers and nonprofits. (opportunitiesforyouth.org)
Cogir Senior Living USA announced the launch of the Cogir USA Foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona on March 15, 2026 as the U.S. extension of its Canadian philanthropic model. (cogirusa.com) The Foundation lists priority funding areas that include youth education and active lifestyles, senior mental and physical health, community well‑being, newcomer support, and environment‑friendly initiatives. (cogirusa.com) A dedicated grants committee will review applications four times a year—March, June, September and December—and the foundation explicitly recommends submitting a detailed project budget and vendor quotes to support sustainability claims. (cogirusa.com) Public guidance from the foundation and coverage on opportunity platforms identify eligible applicants as nonprofit or charitable organizations and give concrete project examples such as purchasing sports equipment for elementary schools or funding senior fitness programs. (cogirusa.com) Cogir framed the U.S. foundation launch with remarks from President and COO Gottfried Ernst and said grant activity will prioritize communities where Cogir operates across the United States. (cogirusa.com) The Foundation’s application form and submission instructions are hosted on the Cogir USA website, with the site noting the quarterly review schedule and offering tips to strengthen applications. (cogirusa.com)
