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AN INTRODUCTION
About the AARP Community Challenge
Our annual challenge funds projects that build momentum for local change
The Complete List
Look up all winning AARP Community Challenge grantees and projects by year or by state
Impact Stories
Articles and more about projects and programs funded with AARP Community Challenge grants
A Photo Album
See snapshots from several grantees to learn what a few (including Manning, Iowa, above) achieved
THE WINNING GRANTEES
Winners List 2020
184 quick-action projects — including several to help communities during the COVID-19 pandemic
Winners List 2018
129 projects were funded, including an outdoor seating area (shown) in San Diego, California
Winners List 2017
88 quick-action projects were funded, including a tree-planting program in Jersey City, New Jersey (pictured)
PROJECT VIDEOS
Videos 2017
Projects included adding outdoor tables for playing chess and checkers in Macon, Georgia
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