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Spokane, WA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Disaster Resilience Other
Description: Low‑income adults age 50-plus will receive portable air conditioners, including installation and heat safety education. The project helps reduce health risks during extreme heat events and connects residents to ongoing support.
Sunderland, MA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Disaster Resilience Other
Description: Household disaster preparedness for older adults will be impved by distributing 300 emergency kits designed for power outages, flooding and extreme cold. The center will also host local workshops with emergency management partners to help residents age 50+ prepare.
Mound Bayou, MS
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Disaster Resilience Other
Description: Emergency radios, preparedness kits and training workshops will be distributed to residents age 50-plus in flood- and storm-prone areas of the Mississippi Delta. These will help people receive timely alerts and plan safer responses during severe weather.
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Newport, RI
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2023
Project Category: Micromobility enhancements/management
Description: Disabled veterans and older adults who could no longer cycle faced isolation and limited access to outdoor recreation. Bike Newport launched its Cycling Without Age program, offering scenic trishaw rides piloted by trained volunteers. Over 90 residents participated in 12 excursions, enjoying companionship, nature and cross-generational conversations. The program also raised visibility through parades and community events, inspiring future expansion. One participant shared, "There was a great vibe around Atria all day after this activity... residents are looking forward to this every Tuesday morning now".
Project description was created using generative AI and then reviewed for accuracy.
Middletown, RI
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Bikeability
Description: A temporary, traffic-separated bike lane with a neighborhood link will be installed along a heavily traveled road to test safer riding conditions. The pilot will help riders bike to nearby destinations and guide future street design decisions.
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