Attention Senior Citizens Programs

Funding Available for Senior Citizens Programs

AMARILLO - Programs and organizations helping Amarillo senior citizens are invited to apply for funding through the City of Amarillo (COA) Parks and Recreation Department (PARD).

A meeting for applicants is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at the PARD offices, 509 S. Johnson St. Potential applicants are encouraged to contact the COA Purchasing Department to receive a copy of the application by calling (806) 378-3028.

Amarillo City Council designated $600,000 in funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for eligible services and programs serving senior citizens within the Amarillo community.

PARD will be facilitating a Request for Applications (RFA) from eligible nonprofit organizations providing programming and services to senior citizens (ages 50 and above) within the Amarillo community.

In addition to the August 11^th meeting, information regarding eligibility and deadlines is as follows:

• Applications are due to the COA Purchasing Department by 4 p.m. on Sept. 29. The minimum funding request per application is $50,000. Eligibility requirements include 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations within city limits that support senior services as allowed under ARPA rules.

For more information contact the COA Purchasing Dept at 806-378-3028 or by email at [email protected].

Also for more information, contact City of Amarillo Communications Manager Dave Henry at (806) 378-5219 or by email at [email protected].

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