Grants Awarded to Local Cultural Councils that Support Age and Dementia Friendly Programs

by James Fuccione | Apr 1, 2025 | News and Updates

The Mass Cultural Council announced $7.5 million to more than 7,300 Community-Based Projects across the state – several involve older adults and intergenerational activity. There are 329 local and regional councils (LCCs) that represent all 351 cities and towns...

Healey-Driscoll Administration Directs $10.4 Million to Revamp Public Housing Internet in Every Region of Massachusetts

by James Fuccione | Mar 26, 2025 | News and Updates

The Healey-Driscoll administration and the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative’s (MassTech) Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) announced $10,410,183 in grants to upgrade internet access in nearly 8,000 public and affordable housing across 26 Massachusetts...

Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: New Grants from Mass Cultural Council, Safety Net Grants, One Stop for Growth and Municipal Digital Equity Planning, Launchpad Program

by James Fuccione | Mar 5, 2025 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: Safety Net Grants Special Round, The Boston Foundation (deadline, March 11) The Boston Foundation is...

Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Deadline Less Than One Week for AARP Community Challenge Grant

by James Fuccione | Feb 26, 2025 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: 2025 AARP Community Challenge Grant, AARP (deadline, March 5th) AARP’s Community Challenge grant...

MBI Announces Launchpad Grant Program to Support Digital Equity

by James Fuccione | Feb 26, 2025 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) announced the new Launchpad Program, a $9.44 million grant program to support digital equity activities across Massachusetts. The program, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, supports the expansion of digital...