Community Grants
The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) under the auspices of Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands, Inc. promotes and sponsors many services which reach out to all people in the community aged sixty and older.
Community Grants and Senior Solutions
Title III Community Grants for 2026
Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands’ Title III Grant Program sponsors many services which reach out to all people in the community aged sixty and older.
As the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for our region, Elder Services receives Title III B and D Community Federal Grants. This money is awarded to other community and municipal organizations working in partnership with us to address particular challenges facing us as we age. These partners provide needed care and assistance to low-income, socially isolated, severely disabled, minority, limited English speaking, LGBT and rural elders in Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket Counties as well as those with Alzheimer’s or other dementias and their caregivers.
The Title III Grant Program is overseen by an advisory board and funding decisions are made in alignment with a community needs assessment. The funding cycle is biannual. The next Request for Proposals will be issued in Spring 2027.
Alzheimer’s Family Support Center (Title IIID)
Provides free supportive counseling services to caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and other dementia related illnesses, utilizing state of the art teleconferencing technology to connect on-Cape caregivers, counselors and long-distance family members. This New York University Caregiver Program is an evidence-based program.
Brewster Council on Aging
Provides stipends to volunteer drivers who provide transportation for seniors to and from medical appointments.
Barnstable Council on Aging
Transportation services (medical, grocery, social) expanded from 3 days a week to 5 days a week.
Healthy Aging Martha’s Vineyard
The GoGo Grandparent concierge-based transportation system provides free, on-demand rides for non-emergent medical, enrichment and community -based appointments.
MV Center for Community Living
Volunteer based caregiver respite program. A person-centered program for older adults living with a dementia who prefer a 1:1 experience, while giving their caregivers much needed respite. This weekly service will also offer respite to caregivers outside of regular working hours, including nights and weekends.
Truro Council on Aging
Transportation, HHA assistance, nutrition and dementia friendly social interaction program for elders, caregivers and adults with disabilities.
Palliative & Supportive Care of Nantucket Foundation
Provides individualized assessment, education, counseling, and referral services for Nantucket caregivers. Can be provided in home or other setting. Also offering caregiver support groups and De-Stressing to Cope Program.
South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc.
Intake (508) 775-7020
Provides free, civil legal services and representation to low income seniors on the Cape and Islands through direct service, referrals, community outreach and education.