Upcoming Training, Funding and Support Opportunities for Age/Dementia Friendly Stakeholders

by James Fuccione | Feb 24, 2021 | News and Updates

In addition to some timely funding opportunities, the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is sharing some other upcoming virtual training and support opportunities. MassDOT Shared Winter Streets and Spaces (deadline extended to March 5th) MassDOT has extended...

Governor Baker Announces Vaccine Equity Initiative, Opens Eligibility to Age 65+

by James Fuccione | Feb 18, 2021 | News and Updates

The Baker Administration announced a targeted outreach initiative in 20 cities and towns most disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and  $1M to the MA League of Community Health Centers to support vaccination in historically underserved communities. The...

Age-Friendly Funding Alert: 2021 AARP Community Challenge Grant

by James Fuccione | Feb 18, 2021 | News and Updates

The application period for the 2021 AARP Community Challenge is now open and will provide small grants to fund quick-action projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages. Applications are accepted for projects to improve public spaces,...

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan Foundations Give $1 Million to Expand COVID-19 Vaccine Education in Communities of Color

by James Fuccione | Feb 10, 2021 | News and Updates

In their first joint community investment, the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation and Tufts Health Plan Foundation are giving $1 million to support vaccine education, awareness and outreach in communities of color. Just one month after Harvard Pilgrim Health Care...

Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Mass Broadband Institute, Citizens Institute for Rural Design, MassDOT, Mass Councils on Aging

by James Fuccione | Feb 3, 2021 | News and Updates

The Mass. Healthy Aging Collaborative encourages our network of communities and stakeholders to consider and promote the following funding opportunities. Mass Broadband Institute: Community Hotspot – rolling deadline Massachusetts Technology Collaborative...