The American Heart Association will be accepting applications for Community Impact Grants online for the first time.

Community Impact grants help local organizations start or continue programs that have a positive impact on heart health.

The AHA in Utica will receive $50,000 in funding for community-based organizations in the Greater Utica area.

For a link to a grant application and more information, go to heartofuticagrants,heart.org.

The deadline to submit applications is January 31st.

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