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From Grants to Growth: Investing in Michigan Communities
AARP's vision is a society in which all people live with dignity and purpose, and fulfill their goals and dreams. AARP Michigan is leading that charge in Michigan, investing in initiatives that make communities safer, more inclusive and better equipped to help people age in place with dignity and independence.
Investing in community is essential to AARP's mission because it strengthens the social, economic and environmental fabric that supports everyone, especially vulnerable older adults. So, how does AARP Michigan support community growth?
AARP Investment in Communities
The AARP Community Challenge Grant focuses on making communities more livable for people of all ages, with projects ranging from pedestrian safety upgrades to digital inclusion efforts. Since 2017, AARP Michigan has awarded 34 grants and more than $485,000 through the program to nonprofit organizations and government entities across the state.
Hearing stories directly from the community organizations executing these grant projects brings visibility, inspiration and momentum to their important work.
New in 2025: AARP Michigan Age-Friendly Communities Grant
This brand-new grant program specifically for Michigan communities is designed to support initiatives that enhance the livability of communities.
2024 Community Challenge Grant Awardees: Grand Rapids' Lions and Rabbits Center for the Arts and Detroit's Canfield Consortium
AARP SHOW 717 Grants
2023 Community Challenge Grant Awardees: Grand Rapids' The Dwelling Place and Sterling Heights' Chaldean Community Foundation
AARP SHOW 710 Grant Winners
2022 Community Challenge Grant Awardees: Detroit's Arboretum Detroit, Flint's Greater Flint Health Coalition and the City of Lansing
