The Community Health Equity Initiative (CHEI) collects data on the social and structural causes of health experienced by Massachusetts residents, specifically among communities impacted by structural racism and other drivers of inequity. CHEI collaborates with...
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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...
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...
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...
Foundation for Social Connection Releases Inaugural ‘State of the US Ecosystem Report’
The State of the US Ecosystem Report offers a field-level perspective on the current health of the US SILC ecosystem. The report draws on survey responses from more than 60 entities working across sectors, roles, and geographies, reflecting the collective perspectives...
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...