Livable Communities

Each year, AARP works in partnership with local leaders, organizations, and dedicated residents to help make livable communities a reality. 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.

Five Kentucky communities getting a boost to become more livable for residents of all ages.

AARP CT 2024 Livable Communities Grant Application

Both the Massachusetts House & Senate have passed legislation that will allow Accessary Dwelling Units (ADUs) to be built "by right". This would allow homeowners across the state to build units on their property. Currently, ADUs are regulated by cities and towns.

Five communities across Maryland are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.

Today, AARP announced six organizations throughout Michigan will receive 2024 Community Challenge grants – part of AARP’s largest investment in communities to date with $3.8 million awarded among 343 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections and more, with an emphasis on the needs of adults ages 50 and older.

AARP Connecticut announced seven organizations throughout the state will receive 2024 Community Challenge grants – part of AARP’s largest investment in communities to date with $3.8 million awarded among 343 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places; transportation; housing; digital connections; and more, with an emphasis on the needs of adults ages 50 and older.

AARP Georgia celebrates the 2024 Challenge Grant recipients, whose innovative projects enhance community safety, beauty, and connectivity across urban, suburban, and rural areas.

Nationwide Community Challenge Grant Program Works to Make Communities More Livable

North Caroina AARP Community Challenge Grants 2024