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Age-Friendly Funding Alert: BCBS Foundation, AARP Community Challenge Reminder
1 month ago - By Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that advance inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities:
Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation - Special Initiatives Grant
The Special Initiatives grant program provides organizations with a one-time grant of up to $50,000 to pilot or launch a new project over a one-year period. Special Initiative grants are intended to fund projects which empower communities to advance health equity. Projects should positively impact the health or health care related needs of those...
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