🏘 Announcing the 2026 AARP Community Challenge (AARP Article)

[SummerOnTheWay1]

FROM THE ARTICLE.

A grant program to make communities more livable for people of all ages with tangible improvements that jump-start long-term change.

Page published January 7, 2026 .

Since its inception in 2017, the AARP Community Challenge has awarded 2,100 grants totaling $24.3 million to projects that benefit residents — especially those age 50 and older — and accelerate community change.

AARP is accepting applications for the 2026 funding cycle that:

(1) Deliver tangible improvements to communities, such as new crosswalks, benches, bike lanes, housing designs, and public space enhancements.

(2) Leverage additional support from public, private, and philanthropic sources.

(3) Help communities overcome policy barriers and implement lasting change.

(4) Foster new collaborations and increase community engagement.

USE LINK BELOW TO READ THE ARTICLE.

https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/community-challenge/info-2026/2026-challenge.html

[WebWiseWoman]

Wow; "overwhelming"... 

(ayfkm) how sad...