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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Disaster Resilience Other

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New York, NY

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Disaster Resilience Other

Description: Residents of public housing developments will participate in disaster‑preparedness workshops. The project will help buildings develop shared emergency plans and provide households with tools to prepare for emergencies.

Olympia, WA

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Disaster Resilience Other

Description: The city will launch a pilot program providing portable heat pumps and air filters to low-income homebound older adults. The project will reduce health risks from extreme heat and wildfire smoke, and provide education on heat- and air-quality safety.

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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2026

Project Category: Walk Audits

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