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Cedar Rapids, IA
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Public Places Other
Description: A pickleball court will be built as part of a new activity center for adults age 55 and older. The court will support regular exercise and social play in an affordable community setting.
Fort Rice, ND
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Public Places Other
Description: Wheelchair‑accessible ramps and portable equipment will expand access to equine‑assisted activities. A mobile unit will deliver adaptive wellness programs to rural communities, serving older adults and people with disabilities.
Juncos, PR
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Public Places Other
Description: Outdoor gazebos and benches will be added near a community kitchen to create a shaded, comfortable gathering space. The improvements will help adults age 50-plus socialize, stay cool and spend more time connecting with others.
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Jacksonville, FL
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026
Project Category: Park enhancements
Description: Castaway Island Preserve will be upgraded with accessibility improvements, including an entry kiosk, benches, and improved wayfinding to support older adults’ use of nature for walking, rest, and wellness.
Jacksonville, FL
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Walk Audits
Description: Mayport Village faced safety risks from missing sidewalks, forcing residents to walk in traffic. A walk audit documented these gaps and engaged experts in mobility and design to strengthen credibility. Findings will be presented to city officials to push for safer streets and improved walkways aligned with Jacksonville's vision plan. One recalled walking with a stroller in the street to vote, saying cars honked and yelled at her- an important reminder of why these changes matter.
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