Institute on Disability Offers Community Grants to Support Older Adults
By Matthew Gianino, Institute on Disability / UCED
June 25, 2008
A new grant program to help communities capitalize on their social capital
to better provide support and services to residents who are aging was announced
this week by UNH”s Institute on Disability. The Community Partnership
to Support Older Adults program will provide $100,000 in funding for two New
Hampshire communities to establish a community partnership based on the Seniors
Count of Manchester model.
With the aging of the state’s population and the emphasis on community
living for all persons with disabilities, communities are exploring ways to
adjust their policies and procedures to assure a high quality of life and participation
for all residents.
One of the primary prerequisites to making lasting improvements to the accessibility
of community services is the development of strong local community partnerships.
New Hampshire has experienced success in working with local communities to
address the support needs of all residents. These efforts are exemplified by
projects such as Seniors Count of Manchester, which is premised on the belief
that communities are key partners in long term support reform and that if people
are to remain at home and in the community, communities must be welcoming,
accessible, and supportive for all residents.
A request for proposals has been issued, with an application deadline of August
21. Two awards will be granted in the amount of $25,000 per year for two years.
The funds available under this solicitation will be used to create and/or strengthen
a community partnership to assess the availability, adequacy, and accessibility
of local community, social, and health services and to develop strategies to
mobilize community resources to address identified needs. Successful applicants
will provide evidence of strong collaboration among various community organizations,
service providers, community residents, and local government.
For more information and a copy of the RFP, visit www.iod.unh.edu. For more
information on the Seniors Count, visit www.seniorscountnh.org.
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