The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative submitted comments to the state legislature's Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight in support of Senate Bill 2797, An Act to rename the Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the Executive Office...
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FCC Seeks Comments from Consumers Previously Enrolled in Affordable Connectivity Program
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is very interested in understanding what consumers that were enrolled in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) are experiencing as they navigate this funding gap in the program. Specifically, the FCC seeks to ensure that...
Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH Announces July Education Programs
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following virtual and in-person programs from the Alzheimer's Association of MA/NH happening throughout July: For Caregivers (virtual programs): July 9 at 12 PM ► The Empowered Caregiver: Building...
AARP Announces 2024 AARP Community Challenge Grantees
For the eighth annual AARP Community Challenge, AARP received more than 3,350 applications from nonprofits and government entities, resulting in a highly competitive selection process. Some $3.8 million is being invested across the country through 343 quick-action...
Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $12 Million in Grants for Trail Improvement Projects Across Massachusetts
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $12 million in funding to support 65 trail improvement projects across Massachusetts. The MassTrails Grant Program expands and links the state’s networks of off-road, shared-use pathways and recreational trails through...
Join Dementia Friends Massachusetts for an Upcoming Training
Dementia Friends is a global public awareness program that helps everyone in a community learn about dementia, how it affects people, and the simple things that we can all do to make a difference. Upcoming trainings can help communities understand how dementia affects...
Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll Release $15.6 Billion Capital Investment Plan for Fiscal Year 2025–2029
The Healey-Driscoll Administration released its Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Capital Investment Plan (CIP), funding $15.6 billion in projects and programs over the next five years, with a focus on housing, economic development, infrastructure and climate resiliency. Many of...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Helping Hand Mini-Grant, Reminders
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that help support inclusive age-and dementia friendly communities: Helping Hand Mini-Grant, MassDOT (applications due July 19) MArtap (Mass. Transit Assistance...
Boston University MetroBridge Program Seeking Proposals for Fall 2024 Semester
The MetroBridge program at BU's Initiative on Cities is currently seeking municipal and community project partners for the fall 2024 semester. The program has previously supported communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly. The program aims to embed...
Resources on Socially Connected Communities Available from ‘Healthy Plces by Design’
In its mission to promote place-based strategies for health and wellness, Healthy Places by Design has compiled a list of resources to support socially connected communities. The Socially Connected Communities Resource Guides help community change agents easily access...