Grant history

Special Programs

2024|$5,000|One year

Nominated by Pride Point CRG, for addressing issues such as food security and mental health for LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Equity in Aging

2024|$96,045|Two years

Support material development and design of the healthy aging reports; infographics for the five New England states; and updated website.

Healthy Aging

2022|$525,000|Three years

Healthy Aging Data Reports: To develop and disseminate a new healthy aging data report for Maine and updates for Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. The reports will be used by communities pursuing age- or dementia-friendly initiatives and by organizations serving older people.

Changing Inequitable SystemsHealthy Aging

2016|$150,000|One year

Environmental Scan of Assets and Activities Supporting Dementia-Friendly Communities in Massachusetts: To identify dementia- and age-friendly resources, assets, and programs in Massachusetts and help build learning communities that lead to making Massachusetts a leader in the age- and dementia-friendly movements. Tufts Health Plan Foundation grant.

Healthy AgingMomentum Fund

2021|$10,000|One year

Supports enrichment and nutrition programs and the launch of the Gibson Commons Internet Café for older adults. Tufts Health Plan Foundation grant.

Healthy AgingMomentum Fund

2019|$10,000|One year

MWV Age-Friendly – Directory of Volunteer Opportunities: To develop a detailed online directory that connects older people with volunteer opportunities at a variety of community groups serving older people. A Momentum Fund grant for early-stage age-friendly and/or dementia-friendly work. Tufts Health Plan Foundation grant.

COVID-19 Response Grants

2020|$10,000|One year

Momentum Fund support to address community needs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Tufts Health Plan Foundation grant.

COVID-19 Response Grants

2020|$10,000|One year

Community-Based Organization Response to COVID-19 Grant Program. Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation grant.

Special Programs

2024|$5,000|One year

Nominated by Black Professionals CRG, for fostering resilience, safety, and leadership opportunities for youth of color.

Healthy Food Access

2016|$20,000|Two years

A total of 10, six-week Cooking Matters classes will help participants shop for and cook healthy meals on a budget. These classes will be held in conjunction with Maine SNAP-Ed. A total of 80 older adults are expected to participate. Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation grant.