In addition to an evolving COVID-19 resource page, MHAC is continuing to collect and share updates on COVID-19 from state government, federal agencies like the Centers for Disease Control, and other key stakeholders. These updates are to help and inform a wide range...
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Age-Friendly Funding Alert: AARP Community Challenge Now Accepting COVID-19 Response Submissions
The AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to fund "quick-action" projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages. Applications are being accepted for projects to improve housing, transportation, public space, technology ("smart...
Upcoming Healthy Aging Webinars: Mass. Business Roundtable, Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day
Communities and partners in the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative network may be interested in the following virtual opportunities: Supporting Family Caregivers in the Workplace - Mass Business Roundtable During this unprecedented time of COVID-19, the demand...
MHAC’s COVID-19 Updates and Resources: 4/17-4-23
In addition to an evolving COVID-19 resource page, MHAC is continuing to collect and share updates on COVID-19 from state government, federal agencies like the Centers for Disease Control, and other key stakeholders. These updates are to help and inform a wide range...
Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: ACL, Fallon Health, MassDOT, MetroBridge
MHAC is pleased to pass along the following funding opportunities for communities and organizations. Some are in response to COVID-19 and some are more general opportunties for Age- and Dementia Friendly Communities and stakeholders. More information on similar...
How Healthy Aging Data Report Can Contribute to Fight Against COVID-19 in Massachusetts
Thanks to the research team at UMass-Boston's Gerontology Institute with support from the Tufts Health Plan Foundation, the public can access the Healthy Aging Data Report with community profiles on all 351 cities and towns in the state on the Massachusetts Healthy...
‘Good Neighbors’ Service in Greater Boston Matches Older Adults and Volunteers
Nesterly, an intergenerational homesharing platform, in partnership with the City of Boston, created a new, free service called Good Neighbors. Good Neighbors supports older adults who must stay home as a result of COVID-19 by matching them with volunteers to fulfill...
Tufts Health Plan Foundation Announces Second Wave of Funding to Address Coronavirus Impact
Tufts Health Plan Foundation announced it is providing funding to 18 additional nonprofit organizations as part of the $1 million it has committed to support community efforts on behalf of older people affected by the coronavirus. This second wave of funding, totaling...
MHAC’s COVID-19 Updates and Resources: 4/10-4/16
MHAC is continuing to collect and share updates on COVID-19 from state government, federal agencies like the Centers for Disease Control, and other key stakeholders. These updates are to help and inform a wide range of individuals and partners, including communities...
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: FY 2021 Community Transit Grant Program
The MassDOT Transit Unit has announced that the FY2021 Community Transit Grant Program Application Cycle is scheduled to open in May 2020. The Community Transit Grant Program is MassDOT’s annual competitive grant program to distribute Federal Transit Administration...