Enhancing Behavioral Health Care Access for Older Adults Grant
Behavioral health is part of overall human health. Assessing, addressing, and treating behavioral health issues is as important as treating physical health issues. Part of enhancing and enriching the lives of older residents is providing proper resources to those who provide specific behavioral health services.
Below, you will find information about the grant’s intent, application process, and more.
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Still have questions? Contact:
Age Strong Commission
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1 City Hall Square
Room 271Boston, MA 02201
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For more information about this grant opportunity please contact Sydney Shadovitz:
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Applications must be submitted by Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 5 p.m.
Download this document to prepare your answers. Once your answers are prepared, please fill in the Google Form application and submit
About the Grant
Through this grant opportunity, the City of Boston's Age Strong Commission seeks to fund organizations, entities, or licensed professionals that provide proven and impactful education, training, capacity, and/or direct services to increase behavioral health supports to Boston’s older adults (55+)–including supporting the needs of behavioral health programs and clinical providers to better serve both underserved and marginalized communities.
About the Grant
Funding Source: This grant program is funded by City and/or State funds.
Total Amount Available: Up to $450,000
Grant Period: June 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025
Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Grant Eligibility
This grant opportunity is open to, but not limited to, community-based organizations, behavioral health providers, organizations providing mental health training, community health centers, Boston Elder Mental Health Outreach Teams (EMHOTs), and hospitals serving older Boston residents, and can include, but is not limited to, the following program activities:
- Conducting thorough behavioral health assessments.
- Work focused on the mental health and wellness of older adults, whether in their homes, in a community setting, and/or via telehealth technology.
- Delivering clinical services to Boston older adults which address their behavioral health needs.
- Training of clinicians, community leaders, and stakeholders in tools and techniques to support the mental health and wellness of older adults.
How to Apply
All grant applications and required documents are due Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 5 p.m. (EST). No extensions will be granted.
Download this document to prepare your answers. Once your answers are prepared, please fill in the Google Form application and submit
Info Session
The Age Strong Commission held an information session for those interested in applying on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. EST.
Timeline
Important Dates
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Applications Open |
April 5, 2024 |
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Info Session |
April 10, 2024, 10 a.m. EST |
| Applications Close |
May 1, 2024, 5 p.m. EST |
| Applicants Notified | May 2024 |
| Grant Project Period | June 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025 |
Questions? All questions should be directed to Sydney Shadovitz by email at sydney.shadovitz@boston.gov.
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Still have questions? Contact:
Age Strong Commission
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1 City Hall Square
Room 271Boston, MA 02201
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For more information about this grant opportunity please contact Sydney Shadovitz:
-
Applications must be submitted by Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 5 p.m.
Download this document to prepare your answers. Once your answers are prepared, please fill in the Google Form application and submit
