AARP Announces Community Challenge 2023 Grantees

by James Fuccione | Jun 28, 2023 | News and Updates

For the seventh annual AARP Community Challenge, AARP received more than 3,600 applications from nonprofits and government entities, resulting in a highly competitive selection process. Massachusetts is home to seven of the awarded projects that included $3.6 million...

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Over $11 Million in Grant Funding for 68 Trail Improvement Projects Across the Commonwealth

by James Fuccione | Jun 21, 2023 | News and Updates

The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $11.6 million in funding through the MassTrails Grant Program to support 68 trail improvement projects. Across Massachusetts, these projects will expand and connect the state’s network of off-road, shared-use pathways and...

Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Community Connectors Grant, Community Transit Grant Program, Mass Cultural Council, Asphalt Art Initiative, BCBS Foundation

by James Fuccione | May 31, 2023 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative encourages communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly to consider the following funding opportunities: Community Connectors Grant – Smart Growth America (deadline July 15) With support from the...

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $18.3M in Grants for Respite Initiatives

by James Fuccione | May 31, 2023 | News and Updates

The Healey-Driscoll Administration recently awarded $18.3M to organizations and communities across Massachusetts to create or enhance services that provide short-term relief to family members or primary caregivers of individuals with complex needs. The 42 awardees...

Age-Friendly Funding Opportunity Reminders: Enhancing Digital Literacy for Older Adults, Community Transit Grant Program

by James Fuccione | May 17, 2023 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative encourages communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly to consider the following funding opportunities: Enhancing Digital Equity for Older Adults, Executive Office of Elder Affairs (applications due May...