LEGAL NOTICE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: South Shore Elder Services, Inc. is a private, non-profit regional Aging Service Access Point and designated Area Agency on Aging providing services to the elderly residents in Braintree, Cohasset, Hingham, Holbrook, Hull, Milton, Norwell, Quincy, Randolph, Scituate, and Weymouth.

Title IIID funding may be used only for programs and activities which have been demonstrated to be evidence-based. A definition of evidenced based programs and activities includes but is not limited to: programs related to the prevention and mitigation of the effects of chronic disease (including osteoporosis, hypertension, obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease), falls prevention programs, physical activity and improved nutrition. Title IIID funds will only be able to be used on health promotion programs that meet the highest-level criteria.

Potential applicants must submit a letter of intent by May 5, 2017. Applications may be obtained at a Bidder’s Conference on May 9, 2017 at 9 a.m., 1515 Washington Street, Braintree, MA 02184. Application packets will be available at that time. Full grant applications are due by 5:00 pm on May 25, 2017.

If you have any questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact Donna Shecrallah, Area Agency on Aging Planner/IOR Manager at 781-848-3910.