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The Humana Foundation Deepens Investment in Emotional Health, Announcing Over $12 Million in New Grants

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  • The Humana Foundation announced its first 2026 grant slate, dedicating over $12.2 million to combat senior loneliness, depression, & social isolation.
  • Funding supports 13 nonprofit organizations & 5 university research teams focused on emotional well-being for seniors & veterans nationwide.
  • Major grants include $3 million to Older Adults Technology Services (AARP), $1 million to Friendship Bench, & $890,000 to the National Recreation & Park Association.
  • Texas investments include $1,084,000 for the YMCA of Greater San Antonio to enhance senior mental health support & $525,000 for the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute to integrate behavioral health into primary care.
  • Florida grants feature $711,000 for Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay to reduce isolation among low-income seniors & veterans through volunteer companionship.
  • Kentucky awards include $450,000 to the Owsley Brown Frazier Historical Arms Museum Foundation for humanities-based programming & $250,000 to Home for Good for supportive housing with behavioral health integration.
  • Multi-state initiatives receive $750,000 from the African American Male Wellness Agency to expand mental health access in Louisville & Houston, & $150,000 from Help Us Grow to foster intergenerational connections via reading tutoring.
  • Film Independent receives $1,250,000 to develop media projects elevating aging experiences, while the Milken Institute gets $350,000 for caregiver social connection research.
  • The Elizabeth Dole Foundation receives $100,000 to support efforts highlighting the lived experiences of military & veteran caregivers.
  • A $1.75 million research portfolio targets emotional health & nutrition at five institutions: University of Houston, University of Michigan, Emory University, Florida State University, & University of Pennsylvania.
  • Research projects include validating loneliness measures for Black men, measuring isolation via multi-state polling, developing caregiver support interventions, creating AI-enabled digital concierges, & evaluating medically tailored meals for heart failure patients.
  • A second slate of grants advancing health equity is scheduled for announcement in Fall 2026.