Livable Communities

RALEIGH, NC—AARP North Carolina invites local eligible organizations and governments across the country to apply for the 2023 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 15 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. Grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable in the long-term by improving public spaces, transportation, housing, civic engagement, diversity and inclusion, and more. Now in its seventh year, the program is part of AARP’s nationwide Livable Communities initiative, which supports the efforts of cities, towns, neighborhoods and rural areas to become great places to live for all residents, especially those age 50 and older. “AARP is committed to helping communities across the state become great places to live for people of all ages with an emphasis on people age 50 and older,” said AARP North Carolina Director Michael Olender. “The Community Challenge has proven that quick-action projects can lead to long-lasting improvements enhancing North Carolinians’ quality of life.”

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

Applications are currently being accepted through March 15, 2023, 5:00 p.m. ET

Applications are currently being accepted through March 15, 2023, 5:00 p.m. ET

Grant Funds Aimed at Making Communities More Livable for People of All Ages

Mardi Knudson, 68, was baffled when she drove into a downtown St. Cloud parking garage recently and couldn’t find a way to pay with cash.

Created in 2019, the Governor’s Council on an Age-Friendly Minnesota plans to submit its final recommendations this year. AARP is also continuing to support communities and work with state legislators to set up a permanent age-friendly council that will enable more change across the state.

The state is poised to enter the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities, after Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order creating the Governor’s Council on an Age-Friendly Minnesota.

When city and county leaders decide what’s best for their communities—from the type of housing allowed to bus service and park investments—AARP Ohio wants them to consider its 1.5 million members.

"Quick action" innovative projects aimed to inspire change and create better places to live for residents of all ages