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...

Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Upcoming Deadlines for AARP Community Challenge, Health Foundation of Central Mass.

by James Fuccione | Feb 18, 2026 | News and Updates

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...

Smart Growth America and Transportation for Mass. Open Champions Institute

by James Fuccione | Feb 18, 2026 | News and Updates

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-...