|
BALTIMORE, MD — The Maryland Department of Aging is currently accepting grant applications from not-for-profit and local government agencies to support low-income older Marylanders in community housing settings to improve healthy lifestyles and prevent the need to transition to higher levels of care.
“Marylanders are living longer, healthier lives, and the number of older adults who could benefit from healthy aging programs is expected to increase in the coming years,” said Maryland Department of Aging Secretary Carmel Roques. “As we shift toward more creative and innovative models of care, this is a great opportunity for local partners to contribute to safe and healthy aging for older adults in underserved communities.”
Preference will be given to programs that serve individuals who belong to historically marginalized populations, such as persons of color, members of religious minorities, LGBTQIA+ persons, persons with disabilities, persons who live in rural areas, and persons otherwise adversely affected by persistent poverty or inequality. Organizations that are currently participating in the Congregate Housing Services Program or the Community Housing and Healthy Aging Grant Program are encouraged to apply.
The FY25 healthy aging grants support Governor Moore’s priority to ensure every Marylander has equitable access to adequate housing and the department’s Longevity Ready Maryland multisector plan which supports affordable housing and healthcare for all.
Those interested in applying should visit Aging.Maryland.Gov. For more information on Longevity Ready Maryland, visit LRM.Maryland.Gov. Grant applications must be received by 5:00pm EST on June 14, 2024.
|
