Livable Communities

Newport and Bennington Selected for Community Challenge Grants

Got an idea for a community project you’d like to see become a reality?

Burlington voters participated in a discussion between the candidates for city council about the future of transportation, housing, job growth, and mobility at a candidate forum on Feb. 20. Voters learned more about how the next City Council will make Burlington a more livable city for people of all ages. Following is a video of the event provided by CCTV of Burlington. The event was sponsored by AARP VT and BBA.

Applications are currently being accepted through Wednesday, April 17, 2019, 11:59 p.m. ET

Enjoy a free cup of coffee and share your ideas on making Greater Burlington more livable. Please join us Wednesday, February 14 from 9AM – 10AM. NOTE: I have several free copies of the AARP book "Your Brain: Boost your memory and Improve Your Life; Smart Foods, Mental Workouts, Power of the Mind" that I will hand out to attendees.

AARP Vermont has awarded grants to four organizations to support their efforts to make Burlington a more livable city.

Here's a listing of several special events and activities offered at a discount to our AARP members in Vermont. Music, theatre, fitness, art and more...

Today, AARP announced the awardees for its 2018 AARP Community Challenge grant program, including 3 recipients right here in Vermont. A total of $1.3 million will be distributed to fund 129 “quick action” projects across the country, helping communities make immediate improvements and jumpstart long-term progress to support residents of all ages. Nearly 1,600 applications were received from non-profits and government entities for the program, now in its second year. Each of the projects, which must be completed by November 5, is designed to achieve on one or more of the following outcomes:

The City of Winooski’s first-ever parklet project is coming to Main Street.

Change always starts with a good idea and energy…and sometimes a little jump start! As a way to encourage and support grassroots action to make Burlington more livable, AARP Vermont is once again offering Community Action Grants to provide modest funding and technical support to community groups or individuals. The initiative is part of the Livable BTV, an AARP Vermont initiative aimed at preparing Burlington for the rapidly aging demographic shift – particularly in the areas of housing, mobility and community engagement. The deadline for applications is September 28, 2018.