Funding for 31 communities and organizations will expand access to healthy food, housing, behavioral health resources and supports for older adults

BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey today announced $17.9 million in grants to 31 community organizations, cities, towns and regional planning commissions to improve health and help people live healthier lives across Massachusetts.

The funding will support locally driven efforts focused on issues including access to healthy food and housing, behavioral health, healthy aging and other factors that have a direct impact on the health and well-being of residents.

“Where you live, whether you can afford healthy food and housing, and whether you can get the support you need all have an impact on your health,” said Governor Maura Healey. “These investments put resources directly into communities to tackle those challenges and help people live healthier lives. We’re proud to support local organizations that know their communities best and are doing this work every day.”

“Some of the best ideas for improving people’s health come directly from the communities we serve,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “These grants give local leaders and organizations the resources to turn those ideas into action — from making healthy food and housing more accessible to helping older adults stay healthy and independent in their communities.”

This represents the fourth round of funding awarded through the Massachusetts Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds (The Funds). The grants will be distributed over three to five years among the 31 awardees. Since its launch in 2020, The Funds has invested $63 million in community health initiatives statewide through 113 organizations and communities. These initiatives support locally driven efforts to create healthier communities and expand opportunities for people of all ages to live healthy lives.

Read the full press release.