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(Reported by Danielle Smith of Keystone News Service)

(Harrisburg, PA) Pennsylvania cities or civic groups with ideas for improving their communities have a new chance to make them a reality. Grants from the AARP Community Challenge fund projects which do not take long to complete. Since 2017, Pennsylvania has given almost 500-thousand dollars in grants toward 41 projects. AARP Pennsylvania state director Bill Johnston-Walsh says this is the ninth year for the grants and the applications are being accepted for three different grant opportunities, capacity-building microgrants, demonstration, and what he explains are known as flagship grants. He says AARP Community Challenge Grants fund quick-action projects that boost “livability” and help improve walk and bike audits, home modifications, pedestrian safety and more. Applications are open now through March 5th.