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star-24px 2021 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Coronavirus recovery
The Main-to-Main Trail project will promote community development and economic recovery from the pandemic in 66 North Carolina Main Street communities by connecting the downtown districts with the natural and cultural assets of the regions, for rich local experiences.

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Map of various Main to Main itineraries.
Sample Main to Main itinerary.
Bingo card for Main to Main trail activities.

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Nearby AARP Community Challenge Grantees

Bynum Front Porch

Chatham County, NC

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020

Project Category: Other

Description: This grant will help add live streaming to the communitys monthly storytelling workshops with musical and storytelling talent to expand the reach to older adults, former residents, military families, and those with pre-existing health conditions.

City of Oaks Foundation

Raleigh, NC

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2017

Project Category: Civic Participation

Description: AARP grant funds were used to purchase equipment for events at a community center that hosts educational programs in art, nature, history and gardening.

ABOUT THE AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

Launched in 2017, the annual AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to local governments and nonprofits in order to fund quick-action, ready-to-implement projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages.

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AARP North Carolina State Office

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Raleigh, NC 27606
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Phone: 866-389-5650
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