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For the sixth annual AARP Community Challenge, AARP received more than 3,200 applications from nonprofits and government entities, resulting in a highly competitive selection process.
The list of AARP Community Challenge grantees (below) is organized by state and location, followed by the name of the grantee organization and a brief project description.
The projects need to be completed by November 30, 2022.
Some $3.4 million is being distributed to fund 260 quick-action projects across the country, helping urban, rural and suburban communities make immediate improvements and jumpstart long-term progress to support residents of all ages.
AARP Community Challenge grants will be funded in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Grants will improve public places; transportation; housing; diversity, equity and inclusion; digital access; and civic engagement, with an emphasis on the needs of adults age 50 and over. Many of this year’s projects will help communities leverage funding under the American Rescue Plan Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
The selected projects are designed to achieve one or more of the following outcomes:
“Helping adults thrive as they age has never been more important, and AARP is dedicated to working with communities to improve residents’ quality of life through tangible changes. This year, we are proud to support the largest number of projects in the AARP Community Challenge’s six-year history to help communities leverage opportunities with historic federal investments.”
— Nancy LeaMond, AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer
Read the complete eligibility requirements for the 2022 AARP Community Challenge.
If a grantee has a website or online presence, its name appears in blue and is hyperlinked.
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