Age Strong Grant Opportunities

Round 1 of Funding Awarded (Sept. 2025):

• Deutsches Altenheim, Inc.
  • Proposal seeking funding for a program that allows participants to pet small barnyard animals, such as chicks and goats, to help reduce loneliness and increase community engagement through two sessions in the Fall of 2025.
• Greater Boston Nazarene Compassionate Center Inc
  • Proposal seeking funding for a series of engaging activities, including bowling, bingo, movies, and a dinner gathering, designed to foster inclusion and well-being for 20-30 older adults.
• Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción, Inc.
  • Proposal seeking funding for two in-person buffet lunch outings at Flaming Grill & Buffet for senior residents of IBA’s affordable housing communities to enjoy social connection.
• Irish Pastoral Centre
  • Proposal seeking funding for the Age Well program’s Fall programming, including a supper club, Halloween party, and December social events, providing catering, supplies, and transportation for seniors.
• Janice Gadson Louissaint
  • Proposal seeking funding for four arts and culture workshops (silk blooms) for low-income and diverse senior groups in Dorchester, Mattapan, Roxbury, and Mission Hill.
• Karina Liendo
  • Proposal seeking funding for 'Fiesta Gracias a la Vida,' a celebration event at the Aliancianos Senior Center featuring storytelling, brain health tips, traditional dance, and a Peruvian lunch.
• Mabazza Foundation Inc
  • Proposal seeking funding for 'Bridging Generations Through Art,' an intergenerational art program where seniors and children create collaborative art that is then donated to local cancer centers and hospitals.
• Mission Main Tenant Task Force Inc.
  • Proposal seeking funding for 'Chat and Chew Social Connections,' a program hosting three holiday-themed events (Harvest Fest, Friendsgiving, and Holiday Gathering) featuring music, dance, arts, and films.
• Mitchell Cohen
  • Proposal seeking funding for the 'Rhythm of Life' program, which brings healing and meditative drum circles to older adults at South Cove Plaza and the Veronica Smith Senior Center.
• Neighborhood Network Center
  • Proposal seeking funding for the 'Golden Academy Program,' offering weekly health and wellness classes, social activities, and monthly excursions to support active and connected living for older adults.
• New England Hong Kong Festival
  • Proposal seeking funding for a traditional Chinese music performance and karaoke night in Chinatown to foster connection among Cantonese-speaking older adults.
• North Suffolk Community Services Inc
  • Proposal seeking funding for community-based experiences and outings for 33 older adults with severe mental illness in the Conexions day treatment program.
• Shalupe Community Alliance formerly known as Shalupe Foundation
  • Proposal seeking funding for the 'Cultural Wellness for African Elders' program, a one-day event featuring music, storytelling, and cultural sharing to promote well-being among African immigrants.
• The Community Builders, Inc.
  • Proposal seeking funding for monthly bingo and birthday celebrations organized by the 125 Amory Tenant Council to build community and celebrate senior residents.
• Upham’s Corner Health Committee, Inc
  • Proposal seeking funding for a one-time field trip for Upham’s PACE participants to the Simons IMAX Theatre at the New England Aquarium in Boston.
• Waldo Immigration and Refugee Services Inc
  • Proposal seeking funding for an inclusive social event for older adults, particularly Muslim seniors, featuring music, food, and entertainment to promote community connection.
• Wally's Cafe Student to Student Music Project and Jam Session Inc 
  • Proposal seeking funding for an intergenerational jazz brunch at Wally’s Café, featuring live music and a catered meal to bring together seniors and student musicians.
• Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Boston, Inc.
  • Proposal seeking funding for older adult social events and physical activity programs at the Wang YMCA to promote healthy lifestyles and social connection.
• Yvonne Quinama
  • Proposal seeking funding for a group bus trip for approximately 50 seniors to enjoy a social outing and scenic ride together.

Round 2 of Funding Awarded (Nov. 2025):

• Asian American Association of Boston
  • The applicant is seeking funds for a one-day trip to Flushing, New York. The trip includes exploring the neighborhood's food culture, enjoying authentic Chinese cuisine, and food shopping.
• Asian American Civic Association
  • The applicant seeks funding for their Elder Portrait Day event, which will include professional photos for participants, karaoke, refreshments, and a photo exhibition. The program will be free, and there will be language capacity with multilingual staff and volunteers. Event will be in February.
• Hawthorne Youth and Community Center, Inc. 
  • The applicant is seeking funding for a bus trip to Wrentham Outlets. Funds will cover the bus, and food for breakfast and lunch. 
• Multicultural AIDS Coalition, Inc.
  • The applicant seeks funding to support the EOC's flashback Sunday annual holiday party on December 21st. This will be at the Pryde in collaboration with LGBTQ+ Senior Housing. The event will include a meal, live music/dancing, and sexual health resources will be available.
• South Boston Neighborhood House
  • The applicant is seeking funding for two events- a Winter Holiday Celebration and a Valentine's Day celebration for approximately 50 older adults at each event. Funding would be used for a DJ, food/drink and decorations.
• Susan Thompson
  • The applicant is seeking funding for a trip and meal for the Codman Square Quilters. Participants will attend two art exhibitions, one at the Spoke Gallery in South Boston, and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Afterwards, the group will return to the Codman Square Library for a meal. 
• The Heart of a Giant Foundation, Inc.

  • Applicant is seeking funding for 6 drop in clinics/education sessions at the East Boston Senior Center that include screening blood pressure, heart rate, weight, glucose checks, one on one consultations for nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and chronic condition prevention. Each clinic will also include group education activities with lessons on healthy eating, stress reduction, exercise, etc. Sessions would include light refreshments. 

• Urban Farming Institute
  • The applicant seeks funding for two events in the winter to bring together older adults who attend UFI's Farm Stand Fridays since convening at the farm stand becomes more difficult in the winter. This will include a gathering in January, and in February at UFI's teaching kitchen, which can accommodate up to 21 older adults. Events will include a health lunch, and participants will receive session recipe(s), food resource information, and a UFI winter program and event calendar. 
• West Broadway Task Force 

  • The applicant is seeking funding for monthly 2-hour multicultural social gatherings. Includes games & coffee hour, cooking demo, music and movement, and a culture and crafts workshop.

• Whittier Street Health Center
  • The applicant seeks funding for their annual Senior Holiday Celebration on December 12th. The event will take place on-site and will include a meal, DJ/dancing, and holiday-themed activities. 
• The Witherspoon Institute
  • The applicant seeks funding for an intergenerational creative wellness series (Get Lit- Get Fit). This is a 12 week program for arts, wellness and storytelling activities. Programming would be held at the Dewitt Center, and partner sites in Dorchester, Mattapan and Roxbury. Programming is planned to occur one to two times per week at each site.
• YMCA of Greater Boston (Roxbury Branch)
  • The applicant seeks funding for an event on December 15th for the Seniors on the Move group. The event includes a meal, DJ, line dancing, table games and Christmas Carols from kids.

Round 3 of Funding Awarded (Jan. 2026): 

• Bay Cove Human Services
  • Seeking funding to bring a group of older adults to the Boston Gay Men's chorus concert on March 21st or 22nd. Funding would cover ticket costs and snacks.
• Boston Senior Home Care
  • Seeking funding for a Lunar New Year celebration for older adults at Peabody Englewood Apartments in Dorchester. Event will be on 2/17 and will include music, games, food and refreshments.
• Camfield Tenants Association
  • Seeking funding for a free, weekly yoga program at the Paulette Ford Community Center in Lower Roxbury. Sessions are led by a certified instructor and focus on gentle stretching, balance support, mobility work, guided breathing, and relaxation techniques. Funding going towards equipment/supplies. 
• Cornell Coley
  • Seeking funding to provide 3 events at Urban Farming Institute in Mattapan. Events will include a drum circles focusing on different cultures, and an education piece sharing information about the countries being focused on during that session. 
• DeeDee's Cry Suicide Prevention & Family Support
  • Seeking funding for 2-hour in-person intergenerational healing gathering with older adults and high school students. Gathering will include small group story circles, where older adults share about their life experiences, and the people they have lost. Youth will listen, reflect and support. Participants will write short messages to create a shared memory and hope wall. 
• Deutsches Altenheim (the German Centre)
  • Seeking funding for two animal-assisted engagement experiences for participants at Senior Place Adult Day Health. Program includes small animals being brought onsite for participants to hold and interact with.
• Gilbert Albert Community Center, Inc
  • Seeking funding for the stay connected program. This program assists older adults with building confidence and skills in navigating a new environment. Funding for a Valentine’s Day activity on Feb 27. The event includes food and presentations/workshops on topics including: Taking the T, Shopping, Benefits for older adults).
• Greater Boston Nazarene Compassionate Center
  • Seeking funding to provide programming to 25-35 older adults, including bowling, a bingo afternoon, and a movie afternoon.
• Mabazza Foundation
  • Seeking funding for a Lunar New Year celebration. The event will include a meal, bilingual support, a Lion dance performance, ping pong, photo area and traditional Lunar New Year programming.
• Masjid Al Quran, Inc.
  • Seeking funding for a Senior Recognition Celebration that would highlight the contributions of senior members who have impacted the masjid and broader Dorchester community. The celebration will include stories that highlight the impact of older adults, a small gift or certificate, intergenerational storytelling, a catered halal meal, socialization, and resource tables.
• Outstanding Life
  • Seeking funding to host Queer Connections Cafe at the Pryde in March. Event includes music, lunch and guided storytelling to discuss topics such as "finding my community" and "moments of pride." 
• The Community Builders
  • Seeking funding for a field trip to the Museum of Fine Arts and lunch at the museum for residents at Casa Maria and Building 104. Funding would primarily go towards transportation and a meal.
• Waldo Immigration and Refugee Services
  • Seeking funding for a social and wellness gathering for approximately 80 older adults. The event will include a meal with traditional foods, cultural music and storytelling.

Round 4 of Funding Awarded (March 2026)

• Action for Boston Community Development, Inc
  • Seeking funding to provide Tech Goes Home to older adults at the South End Neighborhood Service Center. Classes will occur in May or June and would be offered in English and Chinese. Classes include setting up a Chromebook, email, online chatting, and navigating the internet.
• Dorothy Hudson
  • Seeking funding for transportation support to the annual AARP conference at the end of April. The grant would allow approximately 30 older adults to attend.
• Franklin Hill Tenant Association
  • Applicant is seeking funding for a one-day intergenerational wellness and recreation event. This event includes gentle movement/stretching, dance, creative expression through a craft (decorating sneakers or jean patches) and restorative dialogue. Funding would cover program supplies, a facilitator, teen stipends, space rental, transportation and refreshments. Event will be Spring of 2026.
• Diane Dickerson
  • Seeking funding for their event, “Remember, Reflect, Rejuvenate,” a free, day-long community event planned for May 2026 at Freedom House in Dorchester meant to honor loved ones who have passed, reflect on shared experiences of loss, and support healing. The program will include remembrance activities, interactive wellness workshops, resource sharing, lunch, and a creative project.
• Janice Gadson Louissaint
  • Seeking funding for The Artful Meditation Healing Arts Workshop Series which will offer free, two-hour workshops for adults ages 55+ across four Boston neighborhoods between April and June. The workshops combining music therapy, hand exercises, wellness discussions, and guided art activities.
• Leroy Myers
  • The applicant is seeking funding for the Golden Unit Wellness Day on May 17, 2026. This will include chair yoga, walking groups, health screenings interactive workshops, live music, storytelling circles and giveaways. 
• Malika Crichlow
  • Seeking funding for workshops to create personalized hoodies with extra pockets on the inside of the hoodie to hold items. Five sessions (90-120 mins) with 10 older adults per session.
• Mission Hill Neighborhood Housing Services
  • Seeking funding to provide bingocize twice weekly for 10 weeks. This program is open to residents at MHNHS buildings and open to the public, and aims to serve 30 older adults. Funding would go towards prizes and refreshments
• Moira Lo Bianco
  • Seeking funding for "Sound & Somatic Healing for Older Adults" an in-person wellness program, at Susan Bailis Assisted Living. Program includes sound therapy, chair yoga, gentle balance exercises, breathwork and other practices that cultivate mindfulness. Would include 12 weekly 60 minute sessions.
• Myrlande Dell
  •  This project will be facilitated in person and will provide transportation for seasonal outings, cultural events in Boston, and smaller activities such as wellness programs, grocery trips, and senior movie nights. These experiences not only create moments of joy but also promote physical health, reduce loneliness, and foster a stronger sense of belonging.
• Nerissa Williams Scott
  • Seeking funding for a bi-weekly three month cyber safety workshop at the Eliot Congregational Church of Roxbury. Over 12 weeks, participants will learn about recognizing fraud/scams, protecting personal information online, securing mobile devices/email accounts, identifying AI scams, etc.
• OrigiNation Inc.
  • Seeking funding for The Senior Step & Sip Retreat, a free, in-person wellness event for adults ages 55+ taking place in May  2026 at the Melnea A. Cass Recreation Center in Roxbury. The daytime retreat will feature gentle yoga, line dancing, guest speakers, healthy snacks, and resource tables connecting older adults with information and services that support wellness and community engagement.
• Rebecca Wolfe
  • Seeking funding for a jewelry making class 2-3 times per week at Grove Hall. Funding used for supplies and light refreshments.
• Shalupe Community Alliance
  • Seeking funding to provide a wellness and health fair. There will be a focus on mental health and emotional well being. The fair will provide health education, preventative care information, referrals, mental health exercises and storytelling circles.
• Valerie Burton / River Street Civic Association
  • Seeking funding for a Summer Soiree for older adults in Mattapan (at River Street Village Senior Housing). Funding will support catering, refreshments, decor, printed materials, accessibility supplies and entertainment.
• Yuan3 Chih4 Education
  • Seeking funding to host a free, one-time community event in late May 2026 for Boston residents ages 55+ at the Tzu Chi Boston Service Center in Chinatown. The program will feature a tea and connection circle, an accessible embodied calligraphy workshop led by Dr. Yung-Chi Sung, and a guided storytelling circle with bilingual support, culminating in an optional community sharing and take-home practice materials.

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Title III B Programs

• Action for Boston Community Development Mattapan
  • ABCD Mattapan seeks funding for its Senior Program to provide food pantry services, referral assistance, and basic computer training. The program also offers financial literacy classes, nutrition programs, and fitness activities to support independence. Additionally, it helps residents navigate fuel assistance and utility bill advocacy.
• Action for Boston Community Development North End/West End
  • ABCD NE/WE seeks funding to provide multilingual services including education, socialization, and health advocacy. The program offers basic needs assistance and a food pantry for local seniors. It also features weekly contactless delivered lunches and dedicated services for homebound individuals.
• Boston Medical Center, Living Well at Home Program
  • Boston Medical Center seeks funding for behavioral health stabilization and peer support services for formerly homeless older adults. The program includes geriatric assessments and personalized mental health counseling such as trauma-informed care. Peer-led support groups are held twice a week to help seniors transition into stable housing.
• DEAF, Inc.
  • DEAF, Inc. seeks funding for their Advocacy, Resources, and Education Services (AREAS) program to support Deaf older adults. The initiative provides access to assistive technologies and educates community providers on hearing loss accommodations. It also offers 1:1 support to address issues related to economic insecurity and digital equity.
• East Boston Social Centers 
  • East Boston Social Centers seeks funding for the Active Adults program to address social isolation through fitness, recreation, and friendly visiting. Activities include weekly coffee hours, bingo, chair yoga, and line dancing. The program also facilitates intergenerational activities and workshops for East Boston's older adults.
• Ecumenical Social Action Committee (ESAC)
  • Ecumenical Social Action Committee seeks funding for senior home repairs, falls prevention, and housing stabilization services. The program assists seniors in staying in their homes safely or finding new housing if they are displaced. It also provides one-on-one case management for those facing eviction to help them remain housed.
• FriendshipWorks
  • FriendshipWorks seeks funding for their Friendly Visiting, Friendly Helpers, and Medical Escorts programs. Volunteers are matched with seniors for weekly social visits or short-term assistance with household tasks and errands. The Medical Escort program ensures seniors have "door-through-door" accompaniment to critical healthcare appointments.
• Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center
  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center seeks funding for its Asian Elder Drop-In Service across three locations in Chinatown and Brighton. The program provides information, health education, and fitness activities specifically for Chinese-speaking older adults. These centers offer a welcoming environment for social activities and wellness from Monday through Friday.
• Greater Boston Legal Services 
  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Greater Boston Legal Services seeks funding to provide legal assistance, impact advocacy, and consumer education for low-income older adults. The program focuses on protecting vulnerable seniors by assisting those at risk of eviction. It also provides information and assistance to hundreds of unduplicated clients across the city.
• John F. Kennedy Family Service Center
  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​John F Kennedy Family Service Center seeks funding for their Senior Services Program primarily serving low-income residents of Charlestown. They plan to hire a bilingual advocate to better meet the needs of a diverse senior population. The program provides fitness classes, wellness learning, and recreational activities for approximately 125 individuals.
• La Alianza Hispana
  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​La Alianza Hispana seeks funding for its Adult Senior Center model which helps vulnerable Latino seniors age in place. The program addresses key needs such as health maintenance, social connections, and navigation of US social services. It specifically targets risk factors for immigrant seniors by providing culturally competent support.
• Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly 
  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly seeks funding for their CitySites program, which pairs college students with seniors in affordable housing. Students lead weekly activities including arts and crafts, tech support, and bilingual social conversations. This intergenerational approach fosters community engagement and reduces isolation for older residents.
• Madison Park Development Corporation
  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Madison Park Development Corporation seeks funding to expand their Healthy Living Initiative in Roxbury. The program offers fitness classes, recreational opportunities, and wellness workshops at the Dewitt Center. It aims to reduce social isolation and increase physical activity for over 100 local residents.
• Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired 
  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired seeks funding for the Visually Impaired Elder Program. Services include vision rehabilitation, peer support groups, and orientation and mobility training to help seniors live safely at home. They also provide volunteer matching and technology training to help visually impaired adults stay connected.
• Operation PEACE
  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Operation P.E.A.C.E seeks funding to provide education, wellness activities, and telephone reassurance for older adults. The program includes fitness classes, music therapy, and art workshops designed to increase social interaction. They aim to serve 200 unduplicated clients by providing informed choice education and special community events.
• Southwest Boston Senior Services (Ethos)
  • ​​​​​​​Southwest Boston Senior Services seeks funding for their Volunteer Services Program across Southwest Boston neighborhoods. More than 200 volunteers provide friendly visiting, grocery shopping assistance, and in-home computer tutoring. The program also offers bill-paying assistance and support for various community social events.
• South Boston Neighborhood House
  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​South Boston Neighborhood House seeks funding for the only full-time older adult program in South Boston. The mission is to ensure senior inclusion through health workshops, fitness classes, and computer connectivity training. They also coordinate recreational trips and weekly grocery shopping excursions for approximately 250 seniors annually.
• Vietnamese American Initiative for Development (VietAID)​​​​​​​
  • VietAID seeks funding to continue its Senior Day Program in Dorchester for the Vietnamese community. The program offers fitness classes like chair yoga and ballroom dancing, along with recreational karaoke and arts. Additionally, staff provide interpretation services to help seniors access public benefits and community resources.

Title III C Programs

• Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center (Title III-C)
  • Seeking funding for the Senior Nutrition Program to provide older adults in Boston with traditional, healthy and nutritious, Cantonese home-delivered and community group meals. Community meals are regularly available at senior centers, Councils on Aging, community centers, faith-based organizations, senior housing, and other locations.
• Southwest Boston Senior Services (Title III-C)
  • Seeking funding for the Senior Nutrition Program to provide older adults in Boston with healthy and nutritious home-delivered and community group meals. Community meals are regularly available at senior centers, Councils on Aging, community centers, faith-based organizations, senior housing, and other locations.

Title III D Programs

• Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center (Title III-D)
  • Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center seeks funding to deliver evidence-based programs including Chronic Disease Self-Management and Tai Chi. These services are specifically tailored for Chinese-speaking older adults across the city. The program aims to engage 60 participants to improve their health and wellness outcomes.
• La Alianza Hispana (Title III-D)
  • La Alianza Hispana seeks funding for three evidence-based wellness programs delivered in Spanish. These include "Tomando control de su salud," "Matter of Balance," and "Healthy Ideas." The programs are designed to help seniors manage chronic conditions and reduce the risk of falls.
• MCPHS Pharmacy Outreach Program
  • MCPHS Pharmacy Outreach Program seeks funding to provide medication safety education and evaluation for Massachusetts residents. The program focuses on improving medication adherence through outreach and high-quality counseling. It serves as a comprehensive community resource to help seniors manage their prescriptions safely.
• Southwest Boston Senior Services (Healthy Aging)
  • Southwest Boston Senior Services seeks funding for their Healthy Aging Program, which offers a diverse array of free evidence-based wellness programs. Offerings include "A Matter of Balance," "Tai Chi," "Chronic Disease Self-Management," and "Walk with Ease." These culturally competent programs are designed to complement social and educational programming for Boston's seniors.

Title III E Programs

• Boston Senior Home Care
  • Proposal is seeking funding to be the host of the Massachusetts Family Caregiver Support Program in Boston which offers support and resources to caregivers who are caring for a loved one over the age of 60, or grandparents raising grandchildren.  Services and resources offered by the caregiver program include counseling, respite care, supplemental services, access and assistance, information and referrals, workshops, and trainings. 

Title III Ombudsman Program

• Southwest Boston Senior Services
  • Southwest Boston Senior Services is seeking funding for the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program to protect the rights of residents in nursing and rest homes. Specially trained volunteers and staff conduct regular visits to Boston facilities to meet with residents and their families. The program ensures that care standards are met and provides a voice for those living in long-term care settings.

Funding Range: Up to 10,000

• Rogerson Communities
  • Hosting an event, the Winter Social Summer Beach Party, which will be held indoors at Rogerson's Beacon House community room in March. Event will have games, food, decorations, raffle prizes, etc.
• Public Education Services Inc
  • Panel discussions across various older adult spaces in Boston centered on storytelling and Q&A. Panelists will be part of the LGBTQ+ community and will share their personal stories about family, coming out, transitioning, discrimination, and other current issues that are relevant. 
• Central Boston Elder Services, Inc.
  • Provide ethnic blockbuster movie nights (in Chinese, Russian, Spanish and other languages) at BHA buildings in CBES' catchment area, as well as bi-weekly movie nights at CBES' office in Roxbury. Funding would also be used for transportation to the movie nights and meals at each movie night.
• Whittier Street Health Center
  • PeaceFull Hands Sewing Group, a weekly sewing group tailored to older adult patients of the health center. 
• North End Community Health Committee Inc.
  • Expand NEW Health’s older adult programming through a Spring Zumba series and health education sessions that promote physical wellness, healthy aging, and social connection.
• 1975: A Vietnamese Diaspora Memorial
  • The applicant requests Level 1 funding for an arts-based project that would strengthen community and reduce isolation. The project allows for self-expressions and story sharing across generations.
• Masjid Al Quran, Inc
  • Bridges of Barakah includes Weekly Qur’an & Wisdom Circles, Monthly Skill‑Sharing Workshops, Bi‑Weekly Wellness Activities, Intergenerational Service Projects to offered structured opportunities for elders to share their wisdom, cultural traditions, and life experiences while benefiting from the energy, support, and companionship of younger generations.
• Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation
  • Home Buddy Project, an initiative to reduce social isolation and foster community among older adults. Programming includes indoor events at the Tzu Chi Boston Service Center on the first Tuesday of every month (health/wellness talks, arts and craft workshops, interactive group activities). The program will also include two seasonal outdoor activities (apple picking and the Peabody Essex Museum/MFA), and two community movie outings.
• Mission Hill Health Movement
  • The organization proposes multiple programs throughout the year that would promote connectivity among the older adults in the community, including artful meditation and day trips.
• Museum of Fine Arts
  • Expand accessible tours in languages other than English, such as Spanish and Cape Verdean Creole and enable translation of marketing materials into more languages. Offer wheelchair-accessible tables to facilitate art-making and post-tour discussions that encourage deeper reflection.
• FriendshipWorks, Inc.
  • The organization will build community through music and pet visitations at The Pryde and bring local musicians of various cultures and genres to senior housing in the city of Boston. 
• Hawthorne Youth and Community Center Inc
  • Gardening, sustainability, community health, & physical activity. The project would strengthen community while growing fresh produce and meaningful relationships. 
• Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción, Inc.
  • Bus trips for older adults from Villa Victoria, Robert Fortes, and Neponset to tour Boston and Cambridge. Plan to partner with Urbanity Dance to teach 4 classes/month at Villa Victoria focusing on chair movement. Plan to partner with Silvina Ibanez to teach 3 series of classes focusing on ceramics. 
• Urbanity Dance
  • Weekly dance classes for older adults that focus on mobility, strength, and flexibility, including Dancing with Parkinson's and Age Thrive. Also offering classes in Mandarin.
• La Alianza Hispana, Inc.
  • Life-coach workshops focused on empowerment and social connection and field trips across Greater Boston that foster community bonding, volunteerism, and connection to the city. Activities will include art and craft sessions, games, raffles, intergenerational programs, and visits to places such as the Boston Public Library and local community gardens. 
• Multicultural AIDS Coalition, Inc. (for LGBT Elders of Color)
  • Expand and stabilize its existing hybrid programming. Includes monthly “flash-back cafes,” virtual workshops, and seasonal large-scale gatherings. 
• Wakullah Street Community Garden, Inc
  • Engage older adults in outdoor activities such as cooking classes, outdoor competitions, poetry and music nights, outdoor movie nights and our more popular historical tour of Boston. 

Funding Range: $10,000-$19,999

• Maverick Landing Community Services Inc
  • Community-based healing and wellness programs and intergenerational activities. Activities such as Mandela yoga, zumba, Reiki, cooking classes, etc. 
• Veronica Robles Cultural Center
  • Weekly dance classes, introduce a Latin Mix Dance, Ballet, and Zumba classes designed for older adults. Additional offerings include arts and crafts, healthy cooking workshops, storytelling circles, wellness seminars, cultural field trips, special outings, a women's self-defense series, and bingo events. 
• Action for Boston Community Development, Inc.
  • Funding for small group activities such as exercise programs, reminiscence groups, and artful meditation groups. The groups will include more language support in Haitian Creole and increased outreach efforts. 
• Haley House, Inc.
  • This project offers a Take Back the Kitchen cooking program which address food insecurity, cultural identity, and social isolation. Seasonal farm-based gatherings to promote social connection.
• Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center
  • Programming at the Pao Arts Center for older adults in Chinatown. Programming would be once a week for 3 hours and include free lunches, games, arts and crafts, and other culturally relevant activities. Programming would be offered in Chinese Dialects (Cantonese, Mandarin and Toisanese).
• Boston Project Ministries, Inc.
  • Getting Connected program provides one-on-one and small-group digital tutoring and AI education, Tea Time, a monthly gathering focused on conversation and belonging, Move & Connect, offering accessible movement and wellness activities, and Generations Exchange with four intergenerational skill-sharing events that strengthen bonds across ages.
• Cape Verdean Association of Boston
  • Wellness checks, provide home visits in senior housing, and offer monthly workshops focused on nutrition, food safety, and healthy cooking.
• East Boston Social Centers
  • Funding is being used to support their Active Adults program, which aims to reduce isolation among older adults by offering consistent opportunities for social connection, physical activity, and shared experiences. Funding is supporting accessible wellness classes like chair yoga and Qigong, a social bowling league, and cultural outings such as a trip to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
• Jamaica Plain Community Connections Coalition dba Tree of Life
  • Weekly Wellness and Music Therapy classes at Julia Martin House and the Nate Smith House. In addition, each site will host social engagement sessions, including arts and crafts, dominoes, and manicure socials. 
• Sherrill House
  • Proposal for grant funding for both off-site and on-site “field trips” at Sherrill House. Off-site trips may include visiting Castle Island, Franklin Park Zoo, the Museum of Science, and the Museum of Fine Arts. On-site programs may include visits from Barn Babies, Goldy’s Farm & Animal Sanctuary, Animal Adventures, and Paint the Town.
• Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) of Greater Boston, Inc.
  • Expand and enhance culturally responsive Social, Education, and Wellness programming for older adults. Offerings include structured social programs (e.g. regular onsite gatherings and off-site trips), workshops on health-related topics, and expansion of wellness programs. 
• Pine Street Inn, Inc.
  • Social engagement opportunities for older adults living across four supportive housing sites. Funding will support food, program supplies, and transportation events including community meals, coffee hours, game nights, bingo, art activities, cooking classes, and movie nights. These programs are delivered in shared building spaces and supported by transportation for residents at different buildings
• LGBTQ Senior Housing, Inc.
  • Luncheons and smaller gatherings (coffee hours, breakfasts, etc.) throughout the grant period which will be paired with an hour-long post-lunch LGBTQ+ focused engagement program. The project aims to reach  LGBTQ+ and allied residents from the surrounding area. Goal to allow for virtual attendance for those who cannot attend the program in-person. 
• Wally's Cafe Student to Student Music Project and Jam Session, Inc.
  • Hosting music sessions in senior housing and combining live music with shared meals and conversation.
• Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center 
  • Dementia Engagement Program, which includes 4 main components: culturally tailored dementia education workshops for families, in-language caregiver support groups, dementia-friendly music therapy in partnership with Berklee College of Music, and  a monthly Memory Café that provides structured social, cognitive, and sensory engagement.

Funding Range: $20,000 and Over

• DotHouse Health Inc
  • Expand and enhance their Senior Day Program in Fields Corner. Activities will include movement classes (tai chi, stretching, dance), wellness sessions, technology support, cultural celebrations, and enrichment workshops (arts/crafts, cooking, storytelling). 
• Boston Housing Authority
  • Expansion of current Wellness Connect program to meet the needs of bilingual older-adult residents living in BHA public housing. Offers a rotating schedule of social programming, activities, workshops and one-off events for residents at each identified site.
• Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly - Boston Inc
  • This program creates four hubs that would be at the center of new and deeper programming, expanding LBFE's Creative Connections. Offering social connections through creative arts programming at hub sites and additional sites.
• Southwest Boston Senior Services Inc (Ethos)
  • Senior Center Pilot Program in West Roxbury to maintain offering three days of programming per week. The senior center offers a variety of programming and events including fitness and wellness classes, workshops, music, art, storytelling, technology tutoring, and lunch. 

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