Through this grant opportunity, the City of Boston’s Age Strong Commission seeks to fund non-profit organizations, entities, or licensed professionals that provide direct services, trainings, and/or capacity 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.
Donor Name: City of Boston
State:Massachusetts
City: Boston
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/22/2025
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
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.
Funding Information
Total Amount Available: $450,000
Eligibility Criteria
This grant opportunity is open to, but not limited to, community-based non-profit organizations, behavioral health providers, organizations providing behavioral health training, community health centers, Behavioral Health Outreach for Aging Populations (BHOAPS), and hospitals serving older Boston residents, and can include, but is not limited to, the following program activities:
- Delivering clinical services to Boston older adults which address their behavioral health needs.
- Work focused on culturally appropriate behavioral health of older adults, whether in their homes, in a community setting, and/or via telehealth technology.
- Implementing/conducting/providing clinical and/or related services that aim to support consumers with Hoarding Disorder.
- Training of clinicians, community leaders, and stakeholders in tools and techniques to support the behavioral health of older adults.
Additionally, grant applicants must:
- be in good financial standing
- be in good standing with current or previous Age Strong grant reporting requirements.
For more information, visit City of Boston.
