For the seventh annualAARP Community Challenge, AARP received more than 3,600 applications from nonprofits and government entities, resulting in a highly competitive selection process.
Scroll down to see the2023 AARP Community Challenge Granteesas organized by state and location, followed by the name of the grantee organization and a brief project description.
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Projects had to be complete by November 30, 2023
Some $3.6 million is being distributed to fund 310 quick-action projects across the country, helping urban, rural and suburban communities make immediate improvements and jumpstart long-term progress to support residents of all ages.
In 2023, the AARP Community Challenge funded projects across three different grant opportunities, two of which were new, in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The grants were used to improve public places; transportation; housing; digital connections; diversity, equity and inclusion; and more, with an emphasis on the needs of adults age 50 and older.
AARP is also bolstering its investment in rural communities, mobility innovation, transportation options, and health and food access.
The selected projects are designed to achieve one or more of the following outcomes:
By combining $2,500 grants with additional resources such as webinars, AARP Livable Communities publications, one-on-one coaching with leading national organizations the 2023 AARP Community Challenge Capacity-Building Microgrants benefit residents (especially those age 50 or older) in the following categories:
The 2023 AARP Community Challenge Grantees
By supporting demonstration efforts that encourage the replication of promising local efforts, this new grant opportunity benefits residents (especially those age 50 and older) by:
If a grantee has a website or online presence, its name appears in blue and is hyperlinked.
