AARP Community Challenge

Our annual "quick-action" grant program funds local projects that help make communities more livable for people of all ages

2024 AARP Community Challenge Grantees!

Some $3.8 million is being invested across the country through 343 quick-action projects, helping urban, rural and suburban communities make immediate improvements and jump-start progress to support residents of all ages. Check out the list!

An Introduction

About the Challenge

More than 1,300 projects have been funded since 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers about the application process, eligibility rules, requirements and more

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Stats and Facts

The numbers tell a success story

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The Lists

Look up the winning grantees and projects by year

How to Use the AARP Livable Communities Map

The Map

Find grantees and projects by state or community name

Challenge Projects About Transportation, Housing and Public Places

Impact Stories

Read articles and watch videos about the implemented projects

Two before and two after images of a curb cut ramp in downtown Blythesville

Photo Albums

See what's been achieved!

The Grantees by Year

2024 Grantees

Check out the list of 343 funded projects being worked on right now!

AARP Community Challenge - Project video for City of Tucson, AZ

2023 Grantees

Check out the list of 310 funded projects, including a "casita" design competition in Tuscon, Arizona

2022 Bainbridge Senior Center Washington

2022 Grantees

Check out the list of 260 funded projects, including new transportation options for members of the Bainbridge Senior Center in Washington state

2021 Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail

2021 Grantees

Check out the list of 244 funded projects, including for the people and llamas using the Cross New Hamphire Adventure Trail

A man wearing a mask (for COVID) rides his child's bike on a temporary bike lane

2020 Grantees

Check out the 184 funded projects, including a pop-up bike lane in Houston, Texas, and help for communities during the COVID pandemic

2019 Grantees

Check out the list of 159 funded projects, including a community garden in Wilmington, Delaware

Planters and outdoor seating in the City Heights neighborhood of San Diego, California

2018 Grantees

Check out the list of 129 funded projects, including an outdoor seating area in San Diego, California

Four women plant sidewalk trees in Jersey City, New Jersey

2017 Grantees

Check out the list of 88 funded projects, including a tree-planting program in Jersey City, New Jersey

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