Livable Communities

Each year, AARP works in partnership with local leaders, organizations, and dedicated residents to help boost their community’s work to become more livable for residents of all ages. As part of that effort, AARP is excited to announce the largest investment of grant dollars to date through the AARP Community Challenge grant program. More than $3.8 million in quick-action grants are being distributed to 343 projects across all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Applications are currently being accepted through March 6, 2024, 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT

Seven entities around the state received 2023 AARP Community Challenge grants, totaling more than $45,000, for quick-turnaround projects focused on improving public spaces, facilitating transportation and creating public art.

UPDATE: The Gary and Fort Wayne Digital Equity Bootcamps have been postponed. We'll have more information soon!

AARP Indiana is working to help address a statewide shortage of affordable housing, including helping fund and build a Habitat for Humanity home in Evansville. Other steps include advocating for zoning adjustments and initiatives aimed at diversifying Indiana’s housing stock.

AARP is partnering with the state of Indiana to fund projects aimed at improving communities so residents can age in place.

More and more older Hoosiers want to live in their communities and age-in-place.

Update – May 25, 2023

A team of volunteers and City of Fort Wayne staff continues its hard work to make the community friendly to people of all ages.

The state legislature begins its session next month, and AARP Indiana plans to advocate for more support to help Indiana residents live independently.