Ads for Elder Services of Berkshire County, Inc in Pittsfield, MA

Grants Available to Benefit Seniors Elder Services of Berkshire County, Inc. (Elder Services) announces the availability of funds through Title III of the Older Americans Act, (OAA) and requests proposals for sub grants targeted for programs and services to individuals 60 years of age and older in Berkshire County for the following programs and services: Legal Assistance; Minor Home Repair; Heavy Chore; In-home Mental Health Assessment; approved evidence-based Healthy Aging programs such as falls prevention, Transportation; Caregiver Support; Information and Education and Respite Care, Education, Services for seniors and services for caregivers All grants are subject to a competitive process and the availability of funding. This funding is for a TWO YEAR funding cycle beginning October 1, 2023 and running through September 30, 2025. The Title III Sub grant process is open to nonprofit organizations and private for-profit organizations and businesses. Sub grant proposals must support and provide direct services to Berkshire County residents age 60 and older.The OAA identifies groups of seniors who should receive priority in the use of Title III funding, including rural elders, seniors with greatest economic and social need, racially or ethnically isolated individuals, limited English speaking seniors, frail or disabled individuals and the caregivers of such individuals, and seniors facing cultural or social isolation, including LGBTQ+ individuals. Proposals may be submitted by a single organizational entity or be collaborative ventures. Successful proposals will be funded for two years assuming compliance with sub contract agreements, encompassing the period October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2025. An optional informational virtual meeting regarding the Request for Proposal process will be held via Team Meeting on May 25, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. This meeting is to answer any questions that candidates may have. Please contact Kathleen Phillips for more information regarding the virtual meeting. Further information can be obtained by sending an email to Kathleen Phillips at Elder Services, at Kphillips@esbci.org, or by calling her at 413-499-0524 ext.728. Guidelines for submitting the proposal and proposal format, and other information may be downloaded as a Word document from Elder Services' website at www.esbci.org. The deadline is 4:00 p.m. June 26. 2023. Ad# 7494705/16/2023, 05/17/2023 05/18/2023