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AARP Livable Communities @AARPLivable

Information and inspiration for local leaders. Livable communities = towns, cities, neighborhoods for people of all ages. F/RT ≠ endorsement

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Attention Local Leaders: The 2026 AARP Community Challenge begins in January! Learn about our annual grant funding program and be among the first to know when the application period opens. spr.ly/60197Cqov
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🚨Today is the LAST DAY to apply for the 2025 #AARPCommunityChallenge grant program for quick-action projects that jump start great things for people of all ages. Application closes at 5 pm ET/2 pm PT tonight. Learn more and apply if eligible: spr.ly/6016L9sjE
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⏰APPLICATION DEADLINE THIS WEDNESDAY! The last day to apply for the 2025 #AARPCommunityChallenge grant program is coming up! The application closes at 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT on Wednesday. Learn more and apply if eligible: spr.ly/6012L9Sto
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🚲Is your community looking to improve bike safety? The #AARPCommunityChallenge grant program from @AARPLivable can help! The Bike Audit Microgrant category funds projects that promote safer, more bike-friendly communities, with guidance support from @BikeLeague!
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Like in Raleigh, NC, where Oaks and Spokes introduced annual bike audits in several neighborhoods. The organization recruited volunteers to help gather data, plan the audits & advocate for safer biking conditions. 👀 Watch a video about the project here: spr.ly/6019L9a9U

Video: Bike Audits Identify Safety and Accessibility Concerns

Learn about a 2024 AARP Community Challenge project in Raleigh, North Carolina

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🌟 Learn more about the 2025 #AARPCommunityChallenge and apply by the application deadline on March 5: spr.ly/6013L9a9t
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🚨Today's the last day to apply for the Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety! Learn more and apply TODAY, Friday, February 28th: bit.ly/MIPS2025 @SmartGrowthUSA @MayorInnovation

Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety

The Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety (MIPS) is a partnership between the Mayors Innovation Project, AARP Livable Communities and Smart Growth America to help mayors create communities that are...

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Mayors Innovation Project@MayorInnovation
21 Feb 2025
📢There's just one week left to apply for our Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety! 📢 Learn more and apply by Friday, February 28th: bit.ly/MIPS2025 @SmartGrowthUSA @AARPLivable

Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety

The Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety (MIPS) is a partnership between the Mayors Innovation Project, AARP Livable Communities and Smart Growth America to help mayors create communities that are...

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AARP Hawaii@AARPHawaii
22 Feb 2025
If your community program needs support apply for an @aarplivable 2025 Community Challenge grant. The grant deadline is on March 5 at noon Hawai`i time. Learn more: aarp.org/communitychallenge?…
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AARP Minnesota@aarpmn
23 Feb 2025
The #AARPCommunityChallenge grant program is open! Last year, we funded 5 projects in MN, including @WoodburyThrives, which improved a community garden. 🌱 Make an impact in your community. Apply by 3/5: spr.ly/6018LJMFu @AARPLivable #LivableCommunities #AgeFriendlyMN
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America Walks@americawalks
25 Feb 2025
✨Funding opportunity✨ Walk audits are the perfect way to begin transforming your place for people of all ages to enjoy! Check out this grant opportunity from our partners at @AARPLivable and apply today!
AARP Livable Communities@AARPLivable
20 Feb 2025
👟🚶🧑‍🦽Does your community want to enhance walkability & safety? The #AARPCommunityChallenge grant program from @AARPLivable can help! The Walk Audit Microgrant category funds projects that promote safer, more walkable communities with guidance support from @AmericaWalks.
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AARP Illinois@aarpillinois
28 Feb 2025
⏳ Don’t wait! March 4th is the final day to apply for the 2025 @AARPLivable #AARPCommunityChallenge grant. If you know a nonprofit or local govt with an idea to improve their community, get your application in before 5 p.m. ET! Learn more: spr.ly/6013LpnEV
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🏘️🏆Does your community want to enhance housing options for people 50 ? The #AARPCommunityChallenge grant program can help! The Housing Design Competition Demonstration grant category funds projects that promote innovative housing solutions and policies.
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Check out this project in Tucson, Arizona, where @TucsonPDSD developed a design competition to promote #ADUs. They created a model plan catalog featuring ADUs that support a variety of needs for older adults & multigenerational families. Read more here: spr.ly/6015L9qBc

City of Tucson Planning and Development Services Department (2023) | AARP Livable Communities Map

High housing costs in Tucson strain older adults, and while ADUs were legalized to expand options, homeowners lacked guidance and resources. The city launched a design competition that drew 63...

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📌Learn more about the 2025 AARP Community Challenge and apply by March 5: spr.ly/6018L9qBm
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☔🌀Is your community prepared for emergencies? The #AARPCommunityChallenge grant program from @AARPLivable can help! The Disaster Preparedness Training Microgrant category funds disaster preparedness trainings and resources for residents, with guidance support from @SBPUSA.
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Check out this granted project in Portland, OR, where the East Portland Resilience Coalition with @ROSECDC staged pop-up events for residents to discuss emergency preparedness. Read more here: spr.ly/6010Lppmr

East Portland Resilience Coalition with ROSE Community Development (2023) | AARP Livable Communit...

East Portland neighborhoods faced climate risks and social isolation, leaving older adults and people with disabilities vulnerable during emergencies. To build resilience, the coalition hosted 10...

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👉 Learn more about the 2025 AARP Community Challenge and apply by March 5: spr.ly/6011LppmT
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1️⃣ WEEK left to apply for a 2025 #AARPCommunityChallenge grant! Since 2017 @AARPLivable has funded 1,700 quick-action projects nationwide - from bus stop shelters to community gardens, outdoor game tables to safer crosswalks, & many more! For more info: spr.ly/6013I47JV
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🏘️Does your community have a vision for safer, more accessible homes? The #AARPCommunityChallenge grant program from @AARPLivable can help! The HomeFit Modification Microgrant category funds education & simple home modifications w/support from RL Mace Universal Design Institute.
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Check out this granted project in Salem, VA, where the Salem Public Library held workshops to educate older adults about low-cost home safety improvements and other safety aids. Read more here: spr.ly/6012LppY2

Salem Public Library (2024) | AARP Livable Communities Map

Older adults often lacked guidance on affordable home safety upgrades and legal planning, leaving them vulnerable to falls and uncertainty about aging in place. The library hosted four expert-led...

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✏️ Learn more about the 2025 AARP Community Challenge and apply by March 5: spr.ly/6014LppY4
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