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AARP Livable Communities
AARP Community Challenge
Our annual "quick-action" grant program funds local projects that help make communities more livable for people of all ages
Quick-action projects can spark change and build momentum.
Since its debut in 2017, the AARP Community Challenge has funded more than 2,800 grants, investing $32.6 million in livability projects nationwide, with a focus on meeting the needs of adults age 50 or older.
In 2026, AARP doubled its annual investment by awarding $8.3 million to support 750 quick-action projects.
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