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AARP Iowa

News, information and resources on issues that matter to Iowans 50+
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We’re excited to announce that seven organizations throughout Iowa will receive a combined $75,506 in 2025 AARP Community Challenge grants. The grants are part of AARP’s $4.2 million commitment to fund 383 quick-action projects nationwide aimed at making communities more livable for people of all ages.
Advocating on behalf of Iowans age 50+ and giving you a voice at the State Capitol is a top priority for AARP Iowa. During the 2025 legislative session, we engaged on several bills with wide-ranging impacts related to housing, consumer protections, utilities, and more.
Our annual Community Challenge grant program funds local projects that help make communities more livable for people of all ages
AARP awards grants in Texas to make communities more livable
10 communities across Florida are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.
Seven communities across Vermont are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages
$99,179 in grants aims to help residents of all ages, especially older adults, improve how they live, move, and stay connected in their neighborhoods through innovative local projects.
AARP South Dakota announced today that seven communities across the state will receive 2025 Community Challenge grants.
Six communities across Michigan are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.
13 communities across Massachusetts are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages. It's part of AARP's nationwide grant program 
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