The Humana Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the health insurance company, has announced $15.2 million in health equity grants focused on seniors and school-age children.

The grants will be distributed to organizations in the foundation’s focus regions—Kentucky, Florida, Louisiana, and Texas—and include $2.5 million to Older Adult Technology Services to develop an in-person and online experience to educate audiences on the difficulties seniors and their caregivers face in recognizing and addressing social isolation and loneliness. Research grants totaling more than $2 million were awarded to seven universities, including Tulane University, University of South Florida, and University of Virginia. Grants awarded in Kentucky include $3 million to longtime partner Volunteers of America in support of its mid-states partnership with the Louisville Metro Government to build a Community Care Campus.

“The Humana Foundation is committed to collaborating with partners that make positive impacts toward helping seniors and school-aged children reach their full health potential,” said Humana Foundation CEO Tiffany Benjamin. “This year, we’re continuing to invest in partnerships with trusted organizations and institutions that are approaching these complex issues with innovative programs and solutions to help drive change and advance health equity.”

For a complete list of recipients, see the Humana Foundation website.

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