Livable Communities

68% say it is important for Congress to act to help seniors live independently in their own homes.

The annual program aims to make communities in Arkansas more livable for people of all ages

Communities across Arkansas are all working to become more livable for residents of all ages.

AARP has awarded three Community Challenge grants to make neighborhoods in Arkansas more livable and accessible:

AARP has awarded three Community Challenge grants to make neighborhoods in Arkansas more livable and accessible.

AARP is now accepting applications for the 2019 Community Challenge grant program to fund “quick-action” projects that spark change in local communities. The grant program, which is now in its third year, is part of AARP’s nationwide Livable Communities initiative, which aims to make communities great places to live for everyone.

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AARP is on a mission to make communities more livable for people of all ages, and the results can be seen in three localities.

Today, AARP announced the awardees for its 2018 AARP Community Challenge grant program, including 3 recipients right here in Arkansas.  A total of $1.3 million will be distributed to fund 129 “quick action” projects across the country, helping communities make immediate improvements and jumpstart long-term progress to support residents of all ages. Nearly 1,600 applications were received from non-profits and government entities for the program, now in its second year. Each of the projects, which must be completed by November 5, is designed to achieve on one or more of the following outcomes:

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