The Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) has launched the a second round of Connected & Online Program, a $28.5-million initiative that aims to expand access to education, workforce training and telehealth by providing over 32,000 internet-enabled devices to...
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $10 Million to Expand Microtransit and Last Mile Transit Connections Across Massachusetts
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced nine awards totaling $10 million through the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Microtransit and Last-Mile Transit Grant Program. The funding will support Regional Transit Authorities, municipalities, and a Regional...
State Budget Provides $100,000 via LifePath for Local Village Organizations Across Franklin County, the North Quabbin, and Hampshire County
Following successful legislative advocacy by State Senator Jo Comerford and State Senator John Velis, an earmark in Governor Maura Healey’s FY26 state budget enabled LifePath to award $100,000 to 10 local Village organizations. Each organization received $10,000 to...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following meetings from our network of partners that promote inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. Food as Medicine: Supporting Emotional Health and Nutrition for Caregivers, Caring...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Community Health & Healthy Aging Funds, Mass Cultural Council
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. Massachusetts Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds, Mass. DPH – applications are due March 31st....
Mass Cultural Council Announce Funding to Community-Based Projects Supporting Older Adults
The Mass Cultural Council announced more than $6.6 million in funding to community-based projects in the arts, humanities, and sciences—including murals, lectures, festivals, and performances. The LCC Program—administered by more than 2,400 municipally-appointed...
NCOA Selects 90 Community-Based Organizations to Connect Low-Income Older Adults to Benefits Programs
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) named 90 new grantees for its national network of Benefits Enrollment Centers (BECs), which connect eligible low-income older Americans and individuals with disabilities to benefits programs that help them pay for daily expenses....
MassDOT Releases Special Commission on Micromobility Final Report
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the Special Commission on Micromobility Final Report has been filed with the Massachusetts Legislature and is now posted online. You can review the report by clicking here to access the...
Mass Housing Partnership Offering Education and Technical Assistance for Communities
Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) is offering several opportunities for communities, local boards and commissions, and local housing advocates to receive education and technical assistance to promote affordable housing. MHP is offering a virtual webinar series...
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan Announce Technical Assistance Grants to Current Grantees from its Philanthropic Arm, the Point32Health Foundation
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan today announced 25 grants totaling $500,000 through its philanthropic arm, the Point32Health Foundation. The grants will provide additional funding to organizations already in the Foundation’s portfolio in Connecticut,...