AARP Washington Invests in Livable Communities with 2025 Grants

AARP Washington is excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 Community Challenge grants. These grants are part of AARP’s largest investment in communities, with more than $4 million awarded among 380 organizations nationwide. This year, seven outstanding organizations across Washington state will receive funding to implement quick-action projects aimed at making our communities more livable. These projects, part of AARP’s largest direct investment in communities, will focus on improving public spaces, housing, digital connectivity, and disaster preparedness with a special emphasis on the needs of adults aged 50 and older.

“AARP Washington is committed to working with local leaders, advocates and policymakers to provide support and resources that result in healthier, safer, and more affordable communities for all Washingtonians,” said Marguerite Ro, AARP Washington state director. “We are proud to support this year’s grantees as they bring about positive changes in our communities.”

Here in Washington, seven projects were funded for a total of $63,392. Those projects include:

Flagship Grants Awarded in Washington

• $15,000 – LISC Puget Sound, Seattle: Helping 5,000+ low- and moderate-income older adults in King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties access property tax relief.
• $15,000 – Habitat for Humanity, Whatcom County: Repairing homes for up to 20 low-income homeowners aged 50+ to improve accessibility, health, and safety.
• $10,892 – Refugee and Immigrant Connections, Spokane: Conducting digital literacy workshops for refugee older adults aged 60+ to enhance independence and social participation.
• $15,000 – City of Everett: Creating an ADA-accessible entry into Walter E. Hall Park, improving access for all residents.

Capacity-Building Microgrant

• $2,500 – Lummi Island Health & Wellness Program: Offering home modification awareness training and assessments for older adults wishing to age in place.
• $2,500 – Whidbey Veterans Resource Center, Langley: Conducting disaster preparedness training and distributing materials like checklists and first aid kits.
• $2,500 – Mt. Adams Resource Stewards, Glenwood: Running a disaster preparedness campaign with brochures and community training sessions.

With this year’s grants, AARP Washington has awarded a total of $440,244 to 44 community projects across the state since 2017. To learn more about the work being funded by the AARP Community Challenge, here in Washington and across the nation, visit aarp.org/CommunityChallenge.

Contributor Christina Clem is the AARP Washington Communications Manager. For information about AARP issues and events in Washington state, click here.