Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands, Inc. is soliciting proposals for the Title III B & D funds received from the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended, for the delivery of services to elders and caregivers in Barnstable, Dukes, and Nantucket Counties (with the exception of Gosnold). Grants will be awarded through a competitive proposal review process. The purpose of the grant program is to support and extend comprehensive and coordinated services enabling persons age 60 and over and/or their caregivers, to remain living in their homes and communities. Proposals must support or extend (1) access to services, (2) in-home services, and/or (3) legal services. In addition, separate funding is available for Title III D evidence-based programs which promote good health and well-being. Individual grant awards not to exceed $10,000 (except for the legal services grant).
- Virtual RFP Information Session: Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Register for Information Session here.
- Letters of Intent Due: Friday, May 2 at 12 noon
- Full Proposals Due: Friday, June 13 at 12:noon
About this opportunity:
Special emphasis must be given to rural elderly, elders with the greatest economic need, low-income minority individuals, disabled and limited English-speaking elders, LGBT elders and people with Alzheimer’s or other dementia related illnesses and their caregivers.
Additional priorities for Title III B proposals for services include but are not limited to:
- Services for Caregivers, including respite
- In-home support services
- Services in support of mental and behavioral health
- Technology education and assistance
- Services which reduce isolation
- Transportation and transportation assistance
- Other innovative programs
Grant year runs October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, with the option (based on performance and funding) to roll over grants for one additional year.
Interested parties should submit a letter of intent no later than Friday, May 2 at 12 noon. Letters of Intent should include contact information, a brief program description, budget estimates, number of unduplicated elders / caregivers to be served, estimated number of service units, and community or communities to be served. Grant applications will be emailed to those who submit a Letter of Intent. Attendance at the RFP Information Session is encouraged. Register for the informational session using the button above or Sarah Franey at sarah.franey@escci.org or 508-258-2406. Full grant applications are due, via email, on Friday, June 13th, 2025 at 12:00 noon.
Letters of Intent should be mailed or emailed to: Sarah Franey, Community Services Officer, Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands, 68 Route 134, South Dennis, MA 02660.
