NCOA's Wisdom Works: Building Better Communities initiative creates new models for civic engagement among older adults, sponsored by MetLife Foundation.

• Phase II

In Wisdom Works Phase II, NCOA chose six senior centers to receive grants of $25,000 each over a 20-month period to conduct civic engagement projects using self-directed teams of older adults.  

• Phase I

The program's first phase launched in 2004, and NCOA awarded grants of $12,500 each to eight community organizations from across the country.

MetLife Foundation partnered with NCOA to develop new opportunities for older adults through self-directed teams.  These teams build the capacity of organizations and provide meaningful leadership opportunities. 

Review the interesting and surprising findings:

• Phase I 2003-2005 Program Evaluation Report
• Phase II 2006-2007 Program Evaluation Report