The demand for programs that connect residents to the digital world is still high – and philanthropy continues to step in to fill the huge gaps that have been left by federal funding programs that have been canceled or stalled. Essex County Community Foundation (ECCF)...
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $6.6 Million in Complete Streets Funding Program Awards
The Healey-Driscoll Administration is awarding $6.6 million to 15 communities as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Round 2 of grants for the Complete Streets Funding Program. These grant awards will be used by recipient municipalities to fund local multimodal...
Governor Healey Announces Safety Reforms Following Release of the Assisted Living Residence Commission’s Final Report
Following the submission of the Assisted Living Residence (ALR) Commission’s final report to the Legislature, which outlines both regulatory and legislative solutions to improve the safety and well-being of residents, Governor Healey is beginning to implement the...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: Dementia Friends Training, Good Neighbor Day of Action, MHAC Statewide Network, National Summit to Increase Social Connections
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events from our Statewide Network of partners: Dementia Friends Massachusetts Champion Training, Sept. 12 from 9:00 Am to 12:00 PM Dementia Friends is a global public awareness program...
MassDOT Releases People and Transportation Project Report
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced the release of the People and Transportation Project Report, a groundbreaking community-based participatory study that offers new insights into the lived experiences of residents using the...
Healey Administration Announces More Than 90,000 New Housing Units Under Development Since Affordable Homes Act was Signed
One year after Governor Maura Healey signed the Affordable Homes Act (AHA) into law, the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s housing agenda is delivering results to increase the production of reasonably-priced housing and lower costs across the state. A new digital...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Project Bread, Advancing Community-Driven Mental Health, MBI
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Community Power Grants, Project Bread (LOI due July 21st) Project Bread is accepting applications...
MassDOT Announces $6.8 Million in Shared Streets & Spaces Program Awards
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is awarding $6.8 million to 34 municipalities and two Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs) as part of the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Shared Streets and Spaces Program. The program provides project funding...
NCOA Offers Resources on Supporting Older Adults with Combined Vision and Hearing Loss
In a recent blog post, National Council on Aging (NCOA) highlighted a study on "Recognizing the Needs of Older Adults with Combined Vision and Hearing Loss," offers key recommendations for improving the lives of older DeafBlind individuals. The recommendations...
Wealth Gaps in the Golden Years: Economic Insecurity for Older Adults in a High-Cost State
Across the nation, many older adults struggle to make ends meet: the Elder Index from UMass Boston’s Gerontology Institute shows about 30 percent of older households lack the income needed to cover basic expenses and remain in their homes. Whether Massachusetts fares...