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.

A dozen communities across Ohio were awarded quick-action grants during this year's AARP Community Challenge. Find out how these places are transforming into great places to live for all ages.

Seven communities across North Dakota are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.

Six organizations across New Hampshire are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.

AARP is investing $101,920.00 in Florida communities as part of a nationwide grant program. Twelve communities across Florida are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.

Grantees across the state 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.

Six South Dakota Communities Receive 2024 Community Challenge Grants

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On June 15, 2024, we held a grand celebration of Father's Day, focusing on the health and well-being of fathers and grandfathers!

In a move to bolster disaster resilience, AARP Louisiana has designated five local churches as official cooling centers and Wi-Fi hotspot sites. This initiative, announced during a press conference on Tuesday, June 18 at Greater St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, aims to provide essential services during natural disasters and power outages.