The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities.
- Shared Streets and Spaces Grant Program, MassDOT – deadline: Aug. 7
The Shared Streets and Spaces Program is administered by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). The program provides funding to municipalities and public transit authorities to quickly implement improvements to plazas, sidewalks, curbs, streets, bus stops, parking areas, and other public spaces in support of public health, safe mobility, and strengthened commerce.
Applications will be accepted through the Fully Integrated Application (FIA) for the Shared Streets and Spaces Grant Program from Monday June 8, 2026 through Friday, August 7, 2026. Only municipal officials may apply, and official municipal Grant Central accounts must be used.
- Complete Streets Funding Program, MassDOT – deadline: Aug. 7
The MassDOT Complete Streets Funding Program provides Massachusetts municipalities with tools and financial support to address gaps in their local transportation networks. A “Complete Street” is one that provides safe and accessible options for all travel modes—including walking, biking, transit, and vehicles—for people of all ages and abilities.
Construction grants are awarded up to $1,000,000 for eligible projects. While a prioritization plan is no longer a requirement for construction funding, the program still offers technical assistance funding up to $38,000 for communities to develop a plan if they have not done so already.
- OB3 Impacts Defense Fund – Mitigating Coverage Loss Grant Program, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusets Foundation
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the OB3 Impacts Defense Fund – Mitigating Coverage Loss.
This grant opportunity is focused on mitigating potential MassHealth coverage losses resulting from new federal requirements stemming from the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (known as “OB3”).
The OB3 Impacts Defense Fund – Mitigating Coverage Loss grant program will provide up to nine grants in the amount of up to $60,000 a year for two years to support outreach, education, and enrollment in the following locations: Hampden, Hampshire, Berkshire, Worcester and Bristol Counties, and the Cape and Islands.
- Helping Hand Mini Grants (Coming Soon), Mass. Regional Transit Assistance Program (MArtap)
MArtap’s Helping Hand Mini Grant Program will officially open later this month. The Helping Hand Mini Grant program awards eligible recipients grants of up to $1,000 (a 10% local match is required) to fund transportation related capital costs. Though all participants can apply to the Helping Hand program, rural/small urban providers are prioritized.