MassTrails seeks to expand and connect the Commonwealth’s networks of off-road, shared-use pathways and recreational trails for all users across Massachusetts by providing matching grants, technical assistance and resources to individuals, municipalities, non-profits,...
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EOEA Launches Family Caregiver Support Webpage
In celebration and recognition of National Family Caregivers Month in November, the Executive Office of Elder Affairs has announced a new website with information and resources on caregiving. There is a wide range of helpful guides and information, including options...
WHO, Grantmakers in Aging Announce Innovation@Home Contest Winners
The desire to live safely and comfortably in our own homes and communities as we grow older is shared around the world, but making it happen is not always easy. To identify successful age-friendly housing innovations and encourage their dissemination, Grantmakers In...
Age-Friendly News Clips: October 2018
Periodically, the Healthy Aging Collaborative will share news articles that mention state and local efforts to make cities, towns and regions in Massachusetts Age- and Dementia Friendly. Check out the following articles thru October 25th on the momentum of this...
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Transportation and Walkability
Thanks to the Healthy Aging Collaborative's partners at MassMobility, we are pleased to pass on a pair of funding opportunities relative to accessible transit and walkability.Applications for the Federal Transit Administration's Innovative Coordinated Access and...
Fannie Mae Calls for Ideas on Healthy Affordable Housing as part of $10 million Innovation Challenge
Fannie Mae recently announced a call for Ideas on Healthy Affordable Housing. The application period is open until November 1, 2018. This Call for Ideas is part of The Innovation Challenge, a key component of Fannie Mae's Sustainable Communities Initiative challenging...
Baker-Polito Administration Announces $5 Million in Awards Through Housing Choice Initiative
The Baker-Polito Administration announced nearly $5 million in awards to 31 communities throughout the Commonwealth through two new grant programs under the Housing Choice Initiative. The Housing Choice Initiative, introduced by Governor Charlie Baker in December...
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: America Walks
America Walks, partners of the Every Body Walk! Collaborative, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the Juliet Ashby Hillman Foundation, Lyft, WalkBoston, and other generous sponsors, are excited to announce another round of our popular Community Change Grant program. This...
CDC Releases ‘Stand STEADI’ Video Series to Highlight Falls Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a new "Stand STEADI" video series highlighting healthcare teams and programs that are successfully implementing fall prevention. One of those successful programs is a great example for communities looking to...
Two Massachusetts Neighborhoods Make APA’s 2018 ‘Best Places’ List
The American Planning Association (APA) has awarded 15 locations with the Great Places designation—a recognition for the work of planners and communities in creating great neighborhoods, streets, and public spaces. Two of those are located in Massachusetts. Lowell's...