Older Americans Act and Church Street Home Fund Grants
LifePath, Area Agency on Aging is seeking proposals for programs for older adults.
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Title III of the Older Americans Act |
Franklin County and Athol, Petersham, Phillipston, and Royalston |
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Church Street Home Fund |
Franklin County |
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Eligible applicants include local units of government, local governmental departments (such as Councils on Aging), public or private non-profit agencies, and profit-making businesses. Preference will be given to programs or projects which are targeted to older persons in greatest social and economic need. The grant period will run from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with a second year renewal pending satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
A general information and technical assistance session will be held online on May 14 at 1:00 p.m. Letters of intent will be due by June 12. Final proposals (submitted electronically via the online application form) are due by July 8 at 5:00 p.m. LifePath is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Any questions can be directed to Lynne Feldman, Planner, at LifePath, 101 Munson St., Suite 201, Greenfield, MA 01301. Call (413) 773-5555, ext. 2215 or email lfeldman@lifepathma.org.
Application Materials
- 2. LifePath Timetable: Title III/CSHF Grants
- 3a. Title III/Church Street Home Fund RFP
- 3b. Title III/Church Street Home Fund Application
- 4a. Handbook of Title III Responsibilities
- 4b. Handbook of Church Street Home Fund Responsibilities
- 5. Title III Non-Federal Match Requirements Excerpt
- 6. Title III/Church Street Home Fund Application Question List (for reference only)
Congregate Meal Services – Orange, MA
LifePath, Inc. (“LifePath”) is seeking proposals from qualified food service providers to furnish catering and congregate meal site services for older adults participating in the Elderly Nutrition Program in Orange, Massachusetts. This is a new program designed to serve older residents of Orange, where there is currently no senior meal site. The selected provider will prepare and serve meals in accordance with the Older Americans Act, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging and Independence (“AGE”) requirements, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Numbers of meals per day may range from the low single digits up to 50 or more per day. The meal will be a lunch meal and served on dates to be mutually agreed upon by LifePath and the Provider.
LifePath is designated as the Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) and Area Agency on Aging (AAA) serving Franklin County and the North Quabbin region. Through this procurement, LifePath seeks a provider capable of delivering high quality, nutritious meals and maintaining a welcoming congregate dining environment for older adults.
For deadlines and other requirements, please download the Request for Proposals document.
Draft contract and other attachments
Standards and Policies for the Massachusetts Elderly Nutrition Program
Age & Dementia Friendly Community Grants
Age & Dementia-Friendly Community Grants fund projects that enhance the capacity of Franklin County and North Quabbin communities to be welcoming, accessible, and equitable places for people of all ages. Grants address systemic inequities and improve key aspects of community life, including outdoor spaces, housing, transportation, and social inclusion.
Eligible applicants include towns, libraries, Councils on Aging, Village organizations, Senior Centers, businesses, and other for-profit and non-profit organizations in the region. Successful proposals align with the Age & Dementia-Friendly Action Plan, demonstrate measurable impact on at least one of the eight domains of livability, and engage older adults—including those with dementia and caregivers—in meaningful ways.
More details, including eligibility criteria, application guidelines, and funding priorities, will be available when the Request for Proposals (RFP) is released, anticipated to be during the winter of 2026-2027. Check this page for the latest updates on the Community Grant program, and be sure to check out the Age & Dementia-Friendly Franklin County website and sign up for our newsletter.
Home Care Program Procurement
LifePath contracts with the The Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE) to administer the Home Care program and provide home and community-based services for persons 60 or older residing in our catchment area. LifePath utilizes vendor contracts to deliver services to Home Care program consumers. AGE determines the type of services that can be contracted and provided for Home Care consumers.
The Home Care Program procurement process occurs once every three years. The next Request for Proposals (RFP) process will open in 2027 for contracts beginning on October 1, 2027 and effective until September 30, 2030. LifePath can take on vendors outside of this cycle on a case-by-case basis if there is an identified need.
All prospective vendors must register in the State’s Provider Contracting Management System (PCMS) and complete an Administrative Overview to be considered for a contract.
If your agency provides Personal Care/Homemaking services, the State requires an additional approval process before you can contract with an ASAP.
All contract requirements, regulations, and guidelines can be found here.
Any questions after review of the resources can be directed to contracts@lifepathma.org .