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Tamarack Triangle Village: Aging in Place Grant annoucement
August 21, 2026
Aging in Place Grant Awards (FY2027)
Maryland Department of Aging (MDOA) has awarded $100,000 in aging-in-place grants to the following organizations for the development of creative approaches that help reduce social isolation, increase financial stability, and improve access to care in diverse older adult communities.
Tamarack Triangle Village, Inc. in Silver Spring received $29,486 to map out local neighborhood resources and create a three-year plan to grow their neighbor-to-neighbor volunteer network and keep older adults connected.
- MDOA Priority: Reducing social isolation through targeted community connectedness.
- Rationale: Reviewers emphasized the solid plan and achievable nature of the proposal, appreciating its asset-based strategy to ensure long-term sustainability.