[OMS_MANAGERS] 2017 AARP Community Challenge Grant - AARP

[STUART Sheri * OPRD]

Have a project that will help make your community more "Age Friendly?" Yep, things like those parklets you all are working on, engaging more people in volunteer activities, engaging people in art or culture projects like murals, etc. Then check out AARP's Community Challenge Grant, due July 15.
Click the link below for more info about this grant and application info:

http://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/about/info-2017/aarp-community-challenge.html#.WUsndkPjs_o.email

Projects need to deliver on one or all of the following drivers for change. (Find project examples for each category here.)

*        Improve a community's built environment to benefit people of all ages and ability levels and connect to the social environment.

*        Expand opportunities for all residents, such as through jobs, volunteerism, educational opportunities and training.

*        Drive community engagement and interaction across diverse community residents via, for instance, efforts in the domains of culture and art, local communications, public spaces and placemaking, sports, education, well-being, healthy living, etc.
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