Livable Communities

Two Wyoming localities are using AARP Community Challenge grants to make improvements. Jackson Hole officials will install at least three locally made benches at the Block, a 1.3-acre green space. And the Cokeville Senior Citizens Center will add ramps, replace crumbling concrete and build a new patio with no steps.

A post describing the 10 grants given for quick turnaround grants through AARP Wyoming

A grant program announcement by AARP Wyoming

PURPOSE OF THE GRANT

Application Deadline is May 15, 2020

The program funds quick-action projects that help make communities better for all ages; Application Deadline is April 1, 2020

Sheridan and Jackson have won 2019 AARP Community Challenge grants to move forward with improvements to make these areas accessible to residents of all ages.

Today, AARP announced the awardees for its 2019 AARP Community Challenge grant program, including grants to entities in both Sheridan and Jackson. A total of nearly $1.6 million will be distributed to fund 159 “quick action” projects across the country, helping communities make immediate improvements and jumpstart long-term progress to support residents of all ages.

 

The city of Laramie took another step toward becoming an age-friendly community with a new garden funded by a $20,000 AARP Community Challenge grant.