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County rep outlines grant opportunities, mobile clinic and health assessment
Summary
Otsego County Representative Meg Kennedy reported the county received $15,000 for America 250 grants (up to $1,250 each), said Soil and Water mini-grants reimburse up to $1,000, described a Susquehanna SPCA mobile clinic plan, and noted a recent Community Health Assessment and Office for the Aging resources.
County Representative Meg Kennedy updated the Milford Town Board on several county-level programs and resources at the March 18 meeting. She said the county was awarded $15,000 from the state for "America 250" celebration activities; "The money will be disbursed through grants of up to $1,250," the minutes record. Kennedy also noted that the county's Soil and Water Conservation District is offering mini-grants for ecologically friendly projects that reimburse up to $1,000; she provided a contact phone number for more information.
Kennedy described other county efforts: the Susquehanna SPCA has a new van that will operate as a mobile clinic for well checks and vaccinations and will be funded by sponsorships and donations with free services for those who qualify; a Community Health Assessment for Otsego County was recently completed and may support future grant requests; and the Office for the Aging can be a resource for information on online safety, aging preparation and potential financial assistance for home modifications.
