Older Adults Technology Services
OATS (Older Adults Technology Services) from AARP is a national nonprofit that "harnesses the power of technology to change the way we age." It operates the Senior Planet program and provides licensing, training, and community programs to teach technology skills to older adults.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A community-based nonprofit, library system, or local government partner that runs or can host digital-skills programming for older adults and can deliver Senior Planet-style classes or licensing locally.
Good Fit
- • Direct program delivery to older adults focused on digital skills or digital inclusion
- • Established local reach (community center, library, county program, or similar)
- • Capacity to run structured curricula and report participation/outcomes
- • Request sizes in the small-to-mid grant range (roughly $5k–$55k)
Geography
Observed grants in 2024 went to recipients in 18 states with significant shares in California, Florida, Texas and other states, indicating a multi-state/national footprint rather than a single-city focus.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 46 distinct recipients including charities, library systems and government entities; the portfolio funds many independent local partners rather than a tiny closed set.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows a high rate of new recipients (all 2024 grantees were recorded as new and previous years also show many new partners), and a public website plus contact form exist, so unfamiliar local partners appear plausibly able to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
