The Retirement Research Foundation aims to improve the quality of life for the nation's older adults. As one of the first private foundations focused solely on aging and retirement issues, RRF is dedicated to supporting innovative solutions that address the increasing urgency of challenges faced by aging populations.
The RRF Foundation for Aging funds research projects that work towards identifying interventions, policies, and practices designed to improve the well-being of older adults and their caregivers. The grant program emphasizes the importance of generating practical knowledge that can be utilized by a broad audience including advocates, policy-makers, providers, and the aging network. Specific areas of interest include interventional trials, translational studies, health services, and policy research. Projects that extend past studies and include detailed dissemination plans to ensure that the findings reach relevant stakeholders are particularly valued.