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...
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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,...
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Deadline Coming for AARP Community Challenge, Health Foundation of Central Mass Activation Grant
Deadlines for the AARP Community Challenge Grant and the Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts' Activation Grant are days away! Learn more below: Activation Grant, Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts – concept papers due March 1. The Health Foundation...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Upcoming Deadlines for AARP Community Challenge, Health Foundation of Central Mass.
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities (with upcoming deadlines) that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities. Activation Grant, Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts – concept...
Smart Growth America and Transportation for Mass. Open Champions Institute
Communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly and that are focused on improving transportation may be interested in the Champions Institute hosted by Smart Growth America (SGA) and Transportation for Massachusetts (T4MA). The organizations are re-...
New ‘Housing for All Ages’ Infographic Released by AARP
AARP's Public Policy Institute Created a Housing for All Ages infographic that illustrates how a range of housing options can respond to evolving housing needs as people age. Using one family’s experience, the infographic highlights the importance of expanding housing...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: ‘Caring for the Caregiver’ Webinar, MHP Training Series to Support Affordable Housing
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events from our partners: Caring for the Caregiver Webinar: Protecting Your Heart While Caring for Someone Else Join the Executive Office of Aging & Independence for their February...
Age-Friendly Funding Reminders: Mass. Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds, AARP Community Challenge, Health Foundation of Central Mass.
The Massachusetts Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds (the Funds) is now accepting proposals for its 2026 grantmaking cycle. This opportunity is designed to disrupt the root causes of inequitable health outcomes—such as structural racism, poverty, and power...
Somerville Snow Shoveling Program, an Example for Age-Friendly Communities, Featured in Boston Globe
A program that matches older adults and people living with disabilities with teens interested in earning money for snow shoveling after storms was featured in a recent editorial by the Boston Globe. According to the article, there are roughly 30 teens that completed...