MHAC Receives Funding from Essex County Community Foundation in Recent Round of Digital Equity Grants

by James Fuccione | Mar 11, 2026 | Uncategorized

The demand for programs that connect residents to the digital world is still high – and philanthropy continues to step in to fill the huge gaps that have been left by federal funding programs that have been canceled or stalled. Essex County Community Foundation (ECCF)...

Age-Friendly Funding Alert: MBI Launches Round 2 of Connected & Online Program

by James Fuccione | Mar 11, 2026 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) has launched the a second round of Connected & Online Program, a $28.5-million initiative that aims to expand access to education, workforce training and telehealth by providing over 32,000 internet-enabled devices to...

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $10 Million to Expand Microtransit and Last Mile Transit Connections Across Massachusetts

by James Fuccione | Mar 11, 2026 | News and Updates

The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced nine awards totaling $10 million through the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Microtransit and Last-Mile Transit Grant Program. The funding will support Regional Transit Authorities, municipalities, and a Regional...

State Budget Provides $100,000 via LifePath for Local Village Organizations Across Franklin County, the North Quabbin, and Hampshire County

by James Fuccione | Mar 11, 2026 | News and Updates, Stories from the Field

Following successful legislative advocacy by State Senator Jo Comerford and State Senator John Velis, an earmark in Governor Maura Healey’s FY26 state budget enabled LifePath to award $100,000 to 10 local Village organizations. Each organization received $10,000 to...

Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Deadline Coming for AARP Community Challenge, Health Foundation of Central Mass Activation Grant

by James Fuccione | Feb 25, 2026 | News and Updates

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...