The deadline for the 2019 Community Challenge grant program from AARP is less than a month away. The grant program, which is now in its third year, is part of AARP’s nationwide Livable Communities initiative, looks to fund “quick-action” projects that spark change in...
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Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Seed Grants for ‘Relatives as Grandparents Program’ from the Brookdale Foundation Group
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) passed along via their blog an opportunity from The Brookdale Foundation Group, which has issued a Request for Proposals for creating or expanding supportive services to grandparents and other relatives raising children....
John A. Hartford Foundation Announces $9 Million in Grants to Support Transformation in Care for Older Adults
The John A. Hartford Foundation is funding game-changing efforts to improve care for older adults through four grants totaling nearly $9 million: Seven leading national organizations will collaborate to increase access to high-quality palliative care and advance care...
American Planning Association Announces Call for “Great Places” Recognition
According to the American Planning Association (APA), a "Great Place" in your community demonstrates the importance of planning, provides an opportunity for promotion and tourism, and illustrates how local policies and projects strengthen our communities. These "Great...
Boston Home-Sharing Network Featured in AARP Newsletter
Boston-based home-sharing website Nesterly already landed a feature article in AARP's annual "Where We Live" publication that displays examples of livability and Age-Friendly work from across the country. AARP revisited Nesterly in their recent Livable Communities...
ACL Announces Theme and Resources for Older Americans Month
In preparation for Older Americans Month in May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) has announced a theme that compliments the Age- and Dementia Friendly Movement. The 2019 theme is "Connect, Create, Contribute," which encourages older adults and their...
MassDOT Announces Regional Transit Authority Additional Funding Awards
MassDOT recently announced $5.1 million in additional funding awards for Regional Transit Authorities (RTA) across the Commonwealth to implement best practices and innovative services to benefit customers. The full announcement of the RTA award winners are available...
Age-Friendly News Clips: February 2019
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 from February 2019 on the momentum of this...
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: RFP on Improving Older Adults Health & Independence through Ridesharing
Lack of transportation has a profound impact on an older adult's well-being and can lead to social disconnection. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) and Lyft are partnering to pilot a senior center outreach and education program to test older adult willingness to...
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Bridges Together Intergenerational Program
Bridges Together, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to providing training and tools on the art & science of intergenerational engagement, announced their grant opportunity. Teachers, librarians, staff from senior centers, senior housing and human service agencies and...