AARP Community Challenge

AARP Community Challenge

The 2023 Challenge is coming in January

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AN INTRODUCTION

Our annual challenge funds projects that build momentum for local change

Look up all winning AARP Community Challenge grantees and projects by year or by state

Articles and more about projects and programs funded with AARP Community Challenge grants

The achievements rack up as grantees implement their quick-action projects. See what's been achieved!

A by-the-numbers look at what the grant program has achieved

VIDEOS BY SUBJECT

Visit gathering spots and outdoor spaces from throughout the nation that were created or improved by AARP Community Challenge funds

Several challenge projects have been used to demonstrate or explore creative housing solutions that are accessible, affordable and age-friendly

See projects that help people travel safely within their communities and beyond by walking, cycling, using public transit and more

Grants fund a range of innovative community improvements, including projects that support civic engagement and COVID-19 response and recovery efforts

PAST GRANTEES

With the AARP Community Challenge's celebrating its fifth year, 244 projects received funding

184 projects — including an inspiring bike lane in Houston (shown) and efforts to help communities during the COVID-19 pandemic

Check out the list of 159 winning AARP Community Challenge grantees

129 projects were funded, including an outdoor seating area (shown) in San Diego, California

88 quick-action projects were funded, including a tree-planting program in Jersey City, New Jersey (pictured)

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