The city of Columbus has received enough applicants that it should qualify for a $350,000 federal grant to help local elderly residents stay in their homes.
The deadline to apply for the aging-in-place grant money was Thursday says Mary Ferdon, director of administration and community development for the city. Unlike most grants, the amount the city qualifies for is determined by the number of applicants.
The money will go to help elderly homeowners improve their home so they do not have to move. Improvements could include things such as adding accessible bathrooms or wheelchair ramps.