PHILADELPHIA, AUG. 28, 2006: State. Sen. Michael J. Stack today said $4 million in grants is now available to help senior centers improve their facilities and services.

He urges senior centers to apply for the state funding.

“This is a great opportunity for our local senior centers to improve on their already valuable services,” said Stack (D-Philadelphia). “Through these state grants, the centers will be able to address their own specific needs and increase their value in the community.”

The funding awarded to senior centers will be divided into two categories: capital assistance projects and capacity building projects.

Assistance projects will receive up to $200,000 toward renovations, repairs, equipment, furnishings or acquisition of land or facilities and construction.

Building projects will receive up to $10,000 to help pay for administration or fund raising or help in growing programs and services.

The Department of Aging will accept applications until Sept. 22, 2006. Money will be granted to centers on a rolling basis.

Senior centers that wish to apply can find additional information on the Department of Aging’s Web site, www.aging.state.pa.us, or the Pennsylvania Senior Centers’ Web site, www.paseniorcenters.org. 

Senior centers with questions can call the Department of Aging at 717-783-6207 and ask to speak with someone from the Division of Consumer Community Support Services.

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