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Carrizozo, NM

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Accessibility of amenities

Description: Four outdoor fitness stations will be installed at a local park for users with mobility needs. Free equipment will support safe exercise and offer new activity options for residents and visiting travelers.

Ponca City, OK

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Accessibility of amenities

Description: The organization will install permanent benches along downtown sidewalks. The benches will provide shoppers and event visitors with places to rest, making downtown easier to navigate for older adults.

Detroit, MI

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Accessibility of amenities

Description: ADA accessible pathways and benches will be added to an urban farm. The improvements will help older adults and people with disabilities safely access the space for rest, cooling and community use.

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Clifton Park, NY

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: HomeFit Modifications

Description: Multiple educational sessions will teach residents how to make homes safer and more accessible. Participants will receive safety products to reduce fall risks.

Watervliet, NY

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Transportation Other

Description: A dangerous high-traffic roadway will receive signage, paint and other traffic calming measures to address speeding and confusing crossings. The demonstration will improve visibility for people walking and inform longer-term safety improvements.

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