J. Dickson Edson, President of the Tioga County Senior Citizens Foundation, Inc., announced that $63,294 has been awarded to local organizations this year. In addition to twelve senior citizen clubs and eight libraries, the foundation made grants to fifteen other Tioga County organizations.

 This year celebrates the 20th anniversary of the founding of Tioga County Senior Citizens Foundation. Over the 20 years, the foundation has awarded a total of $972,400 to activities and organizations that benefit senior citizens in Tioga County.

 For more information or to obtain an application for funding, contact Tioga County Senior Citizens Foundation, PO Box 117, Owego, NY 13727, or phone (607) 687-0229. Completed application proposals for 2003 funding will be accepted through June 1, 2003.