MassDOT's annual Community Transit Grant Program is open and accepting applications for fully accessible vans through November 22. Prior to applying, new applicants should reach out to molly.a.belanger@dot.state.ma.us for training materials. New this year: we can fund...
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Caring for the Caregiver Continues Webinar Series for Family Caregiver Month
In celebration of Family Caregiver Month this November, the Mass Caregiving Initiative invites you to join the next webinar in their Caring for the Caregiver webinar series next Thursday, November 21st at 12:00 PM. Co-hosted by the Massachusetts Executive Office of...
November is National Family Caregivers Month
Celebrated every November, National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers. The...
Massachusetts Equitable Development Technical Assistance Program Offered by Smart Growth America
The Massachusetts Equitable Development Technical Assistance Program is designed to equip community-based organizations in Massachusetts with the skills and tools to advance sustainable, equitable development and affordable housing in their own communities....
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: MassTrails Grant
MassTrails provides matching grants to communities, public entities, Native nations, and non-profit organizations to plan, design, create, and maintain the diverse network of trails, trail systems, and trails experiences used and enjoyed by Massachusetts residents and...
New Version of Report, MassHealth: The Basics – Facts and Trends, Now Available
A new edition of the MassHealth: The Basics chart pack is available, which provides new data on MassHealth enrollment and spending from the most recent state fiscal years available. The chart pack features a high-level overview of the delivery systems that serve...
MetroBridge Program at Boston University is Available to Support Local Initiatives
The MetroBridge program at BU's Initiative on Cities is currently seeking municipal and community project partners for the spring 2025 semester. MetroBridge works to embed your city, town, NGO, or community organization's research needs into semester-long courses at...
Healthier Lives Across Generations: A Blueprint for Intergenerational Living
The organization Generations United released "Healthier Lives Across Generations: A Blueprint for Intergenerational Living," which is focused on intentional intergenerational living, or communities open to people of all ages that have a deliberate focus on fostering...
Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $161 Million for Economic Development Projects that Include Senior Housing and COAs
Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao and Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Ed Augustus announced more than $161 million for 313 grant awards to support local economic development projects in 171...
Residential Retrofit Program Seeking Public and Affordable Housing Operators to Improve Broadband Access
Mass Broadband Institute (MBI) is seeking operators of public and affordable housing properties in Massachusetts to participate in the Residential Retrofit Program. Communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly can partner with local housing operators...