AARP Montana announced six organizations statewide will share $88,936 in 2024 Community Challenge grants – part of its largest investment in communities to date with $3.8 million awarded among 343 organizations nationwide.
Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections and more, with an emphasis on the needs of adults ages 50 and older, AARP said.
âAARP Montana is committed to working with local leaders, advocates, and policymakers to make already great communities even better places to live for Montanans of all ages, especially those 50 and older,â Tim Summers, AARP Montana state director, said in a news release.
The six projects include:
Flagship grants
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