AARP Connecticut Now Accepting 2025 Community Challenge Grant Applications
Posted on 01/08/25
The annual program aims to make communities in Connecticut more livable for people of all ages
AARP Connecticut invites local eligible non-profit organizations and governments across the state to apply for the 2025 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. AARP Community Challenge grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more. Now in its ninth year, the program is part of AARP’s nationwide Livable Communities initiative, which supports the efforts of cities, towns, neighborhoods and rural areas to become great places to live for all residents, especially those age 50 and older.
“The Community Challenge is an important part of how AARP Connecticut works with local residents, advocates, and policymakers to make our communities better places to live for people of all ages,” said Nora Duncan, AARP Connecticut State Director. “The grant program provides an opportunity for communities to develop and execute ideas for projects that can make a big impact.”
This year, the AARP Community Challenge is accepting applications across three different grant opportunities. All projects must be consistent with AARP’s mission to serve the needs of people 50 and older along with other eligibility criteria.
- Capacity-building microgrants are paired with additional resources, such as one-on-one coaching from national nonprofit organizations, webinars, cohort learning opportunities and more for improving walkability and bikeability; implementing safe, accessible home modifications; and disaster preparedness training.
- Demonstration grants fund projects that encourage replication of exemplary local efforts. This year’s focus is on improving pedestrian safety with funding support from Toyota Motor North America; expanding high-speed internet access and adoption with funding support from Microsoft; reconnecting communities divided by infrastructure; and implementing housing choice design competitions.
- Flagship grants support projects that improve public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and community resilience.
“AARP is committed to creating communities where people of all ages and abilities can thrive,” said Nancy LeaMond, AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer. “The Community Challenge helps cities, towns and counties get things started with small improvements that can kick-start meaningful changes that improve people’s lives and strengthens the places they call home.”
Since 2017, AARP has invested $20.1 million toward 1,700 projects – including 27 in Connecticut – nonprofit organizations, and government entities across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands through the Community Challenge. The program aims to provide support to all community types, including rural, suburban and urban communities with a special focus on the needs of those 50 and older.
AARP Connecticut works in collaboration with communities across the state, bringing people together, and providing resources and expertise to help make Connecticut’s counties, towns and cities great places to live for people of all ages. The AARP Connecticut Livable Communities Grant Program has provided funding to support the projects of community organizations and governments across the state since 2018. The 2025 AARP Connecticut Livable Communities Grant Program application period will be announced in the spring.
In addition, AARP Connecticut has worked in recent years to improve pedestrian safety; support the growth of Complete Streets projects that makes roadways safer for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit riders of all ages and abilities; and encourage communities to develop more affordable housing options such as accessory dwelling units.
The Community Challenge is open to eligible 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations and government entities. Other types of organizations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Grants can range from several hundred dollars for small, short-term activities to tens of thousands for larger projects.
The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. Eastern, March 5, 2025. All projects must be completed by December 15, 2025. To submit an application and view past grantees, visit www.AARP.org/CommunityChallenge.
This story is provided by AARP Connecticut. Visit the AARP Connecticut page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.
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AARP Community Challenge grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more. Now in its ninth year, the program is part of AARP’s nationwide <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Livable Communities</a></span></span> initiative, which supports the efforts of cities, towns, neighborhoods and rural areas to become great places to live for all residents, especially those age 50 and older.<br><br>“The Community Challenge is an important part of how AARP Connecticut works with local residents, advocates, and policymakers to make our communities better places to live for people of all ages,” said Nora Duncan, AARP Connecticut State Director. “The grant program provides an opportunity for communities to develop and execute ideas for projects that can make a big impact.”<br><br>This year, the AARP Community Challenge is accepting applications across three different grant opportunities. All projects must be consistent with AARP’s mission to serve the needs of people 50 and older along with other eligibility criteria.<br></p><ul><li><b><i>Capacity-building microgrants</i></b> are paired with additional resources, such as one-on-one coaching from national nonprofit organizations, webinars, cohort learning opportunities and more for improving walkability and bikeability; implementing safe, accessible home modifications; and disaster preparedness training.</li><li><b><i>Demonstration grants </i></b>fund projects that encourage replication of exemplary local efforts. This year’s focus is on improving pedestrian safety with funding support from Toyota Motor North America; expanding high-speed internet access and adoption with funding support from Microsoft; reconnecting communities divided by infrastructure; and implementing housing choice design competitions.</li><li><b><i>Flagship grants</i></b> support projects that improve public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and community resilience.</li></ul><p>“AARP is committed to creating communities where people of all ages and abilities can thrive,” said Nancy LeaMond, AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer. “The Community Challenge helps cities, towns and counties get things started with small improvements that can kick-start meaningful changes that improve people’s lives and strengthens the places they call home.”<br><br>Since 2017, AARP has invested $20.1 million toward 1,700 projects – including 27 in Connecticut – nonprofit organizations, and government entities across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands through the Community Challenge. The program aims to provide support to all community types, including rural, suburban and urban communities with a special focus on the needs of those 50 and older.<br><br>AARP Connecticut works in collaboration with communities across the state, bringing people together, and providing resources and expertise to help make Connecticut’s counties, towns and cities great places to live for people of all ages. The AARP Connecticut Livable Communities Grant Program has provided funding to support the projects of community organizations and governments across the state since 2018. The 2025 AARP Connecticut Livable Communities Grant Program application period will be announced in the spring.<br><br>In addition, AARP Connecticut has worked in recent years to improve pedestrian safety; support the growth of Complete Streets projects that makes roadways safer for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit riders of all ages and abilities; and encourage communities to develop more affordable housing options such as accessory dwelling units.<br><br>The Community Challenge is open to eligible 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations and government entities. Other types of organizations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Grants can range from several hundred dollars for small, short-term activities to tens of thousands for larger projects.<br><br>The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. Eastern, March 5, 2025. All projects must be completed by December 15, 2025. To submit an application and view past grantees, visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.AARP.org/CommunityChallenge" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.AARP.org/CommunityChallenge</a></span></span>.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Connecticut. 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'' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (1024)</a>: E11000 duplicate key error collection: aarp.events_cache index: _id_ dup key: { : "ee44361c1772eed76a189adfc14dfb9b" } [<b>APP/Plugin/Mongodb/Model/Datasource/MongodbSource.php</b>, line <b>505</b>]<div id="cakeErr67d710a063210-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr67d710a063210-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr67d710a063210-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr67d710a063210-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr67d710a063210-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr67d710a063210-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">} catch (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">MongoException $e</span><span style="color: #007700">) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">error </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$e</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">getMessage</span><span style="color: #007700">();</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> trigger_error</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">error</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr67d710a063210-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$Model = object(EventCache) { primaryKey => '_id' useTable => 'events_cache' useDbConfig => 'mongo' id => false data => array( 'EventCache' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) schemaName => null table => 'events_cache' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventCache' alias => 'EventCache' tableToModel => array( 'events_cache' => 'EventCache' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => false findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => array( '_id' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'created' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'modified' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'data' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'params' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => object(ModelValidator) {} } $fields = array( (int) 0 => '_id', (int) 1 => 'data', (int) 2 => 'params', (int) 3 => 'modified', (int) 4 => 'created' ) $values = array( (int) 0 => 'ee44361c1772eed76a189adfc14dfb9b', (int) 1 => array( (int) 0 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), (int) 2 => '{"show":3,"title":"AARP Events for Hartford","page":1,"show_limit":3,"limit":15,"images":"yes","max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":41.76649856567383,"lng":-72.67320251464844,"latlng":"41.766498565674,-72.673202514648","featured_first":true,"aarp_events":true,"radius":55}', (int) 3 => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1742147744 usec => (int) 330000 }, (int) 4 => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1742147744 usec => (int) 330000 } ) $data = array( '_id' => 'ee44361c1772eed76a189adfc14dfb9b', 'data' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'params' => '{"show":3,"title":"AARP Events for Hartford","page":1,"show_limit":3,"limit":15,"images":"yes","max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":41.76649856567383,"lng":-72.67320251464844,"latlng":"41.766498565674,-72.673202514648","featured_first":true,"aarp_events":true,"radius":55}', 'modified' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1742147744 usec => (int) 330000 }, 'created' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1742147744 usec => (int) 330000 } ) $e = object(MongoDuplicateKeyException) { xdebug_message => '<tr><th align='left' bgcolor='#f57900' colspan="5"><span style='background-color: #cc0000; color: #fce94f; font-size: x-large;'>( ! )</span> MongoDuplicateKeyException: E11000 duplicate key error collection: aarp.events_cache index: _id_ dup key: { : "ee44361c1772eed76a189adfc14dfb9b" } in 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title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib/Cake/Controller/Controller.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../Controller.php<b>:</b>491</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>6</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.0795</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>3971704</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>BlogsController->display( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib/Cake/Controller/Controller.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../Controller.php<b>:</b>491</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>7</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.1874</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>5974048</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>BlogsController->renderPage( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Controller/BlogsController.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../BlogsController.php<b>:</b>81</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>8</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.2070</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>6043280</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>BlogsController->render( )</td><td 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title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib/Cake/Model/Model.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../Model.php<b>:</b>1942</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>27</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.3494</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>7695384</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>MongoCollection->insert( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Plugin/Mongodb/Model/Datasource/MongodbSource.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../MongodbSource.php<b>:</b>497</td></tr> ' [protected] message => 'E11000 duplicate key error collection: aarp.events_cache index: _id_ dup key: { : "ee44361c1772eed76a189adfc14dfb9b" }' [protected] code => (int) 11000 [protected] file => '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Vendor/alcaeus/mongo-php-adapter/lib/Alcaeus/MongoDbAdapter/ExceptionConverter.php' [protected] line => (int) 86 }</pre><pre class="stack-trace">MongodbSource::create() - APP/Plugin/Mongodb/Model/Datasource/MongodbSource.php, line 505 Model::_doSave() - CORE/Cake/Model/Model.php, line 1942 Model::save() - CORE/Cake/Model/Model.php, line 1760 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 485 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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AARP Community Challenge grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more. Now in its ninth year, the program is part of AARP’s nationwide <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Livable Communities</a></span></span> initiative, which supports the efforts of cities, towns, neighborhoods and rural areas to become great places to live for all residents, especially those age 50 and older.<br><br>“The Community Challenge is an important part of how AARP Connecticut works with local residents, advocates, and policymakers to make our communities better places to live for people of all ages,” said Nora Duncan, AARP Connecticut State Director. “The grant program provides an opportunity for communities to develop and execute ideas for projects that can make a big impact.”<br><br>This year, the AARP Community Challenge is accepting applications across three different grant opportunities. All projects must be consistent with AARP’s mission to serve the needs of people 50 and older along with other eligibility criteria.<br></p><ul><li><b><i>Capacity-building microgrants</i></b> are paired with additional resources, such as one-on-one coaching from national nonprofit organizations, webinars, cohort learning opportunities and more for improving walkability and bikeability; implementing safe, accessible home modifications; and disaster preparedness training.</li><li><b><i>Demonstration grants </i></b>fund projects that encourage replication of exemplary local efforts. This year’s focus is on improving pedestrian safety with funding support from Toyota Motor North America; expanding high-speed internet access and adoption with funding support from Microsoft; reconnecting communities divided by infrastructure; and implementing housing choice design competitions.</li><li><b><i>Flagship grants</i></b> support projects that improve public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and community resilience.</li></ul><p>“AARP is committed to creating communities where people of all ages and abilities can thrive,” said Nancy LeaMond, AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer. “The Community Challenge helps cities, towns and counties get things started with small improvements that can kick-start meaningful changes that improve people’s lives and strengthens the places they call home.”<br><br>Since 2017, AARP has invested $20.1 million toward 1,700 projects – including 27 in Connecticut – nonprofit organizations, and government entities across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands through the Community Challenge. The program aims to provide support to all community types, including rural, suburban and urban communities with a special focus on the needs of those 50 and older.<br><br>AARP Connecticut works in collaboration with communities across the state, bringing people together, and providing resources and expertise to help make Connecticut’s counties, towns and cities great places to live for people of all ages. The AARP Connecticut Livable Communities Grant Program has provided funding to support the projects of community organizations and governments across the state since 2018. The 2025 AARP Connecticut Livable Communities Grant Program application period will be announced in the spring.<br><br>In addition, AARP Connecticut has worked in recent years to improve pedestrian safety; support the growth of Complete Streets projects that makes roadways safer for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit riders of all ages and abilities; and encourage communities to develop more affordable housing options such as accessory dwelling units.<br><br>The Community Challenge is open to eligible 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations and government entities. Other types of organizations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Grants can range from several hundred dollars for small, short-term activities to tens of thousands for larger projects.<br><br>The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. Eastern, March 5, 2025. All projects must be completed by December 15, 2025. To submit an application and view past grantees, visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.AARP.org/CommunityChallenge" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.AARP.org/CommunityChallenge</a></span></span>.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Connecticut. 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title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib/Cake/Model/Model.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../Model.php<b>:</b>1942</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>27</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.3494</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>7695384</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>MongoCollection->insert( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Plugin/Mongodb/Model/Datasource/MongodbSource.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../MongodbSource.php<b>:</b>497</td></tr> ' [protected] message => 'E11000 duplicate key error collection: aarp.events_cache index: _id_ dup key: { : "ee44361c1772eed76a189adfc14dfb9b" }' [protected] code => (int) 11000 [protected] file => '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Vendor/alcaeus/mongo-php-adapter/lib/Alcaeus/MongoDbAdapter/ExceptionConverter.php' [protected] line => (int) 86 }</pre><pre class="stack-trace">MongodbSource::create() - APP/Plugin/Mongodb/Model/Datasource/MongodbSource.php, line 505 Model::_doSave() - CORE/Cake/Model/Model.php, line 1942 Model::save() - CORE/Cake/Model/Model.php, line 1760 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 485 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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} </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-HARTFORD-CT">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-HARTFORD-CT">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; 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"Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">AARP Connecticut Now Accepting 2025 Community Challenge Grant Applications</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 01/08/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><i>The annual program aims to make communities in Connecticut more livable for people of all ages</i><br><br>AARP Connecticut invites local eligible non-profit organizations and governments across the state to apply for the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.aarp.org/CommunityChallenge" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">2025 AARP Community Challenge</a></span></span> grant program, <b>now through March 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern</b>. AARP Community Challenge grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more. Now in its ninth year, the program is part of AARP’s nationwide <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Livable Communities</a></span></span> initiative, which supports the efforts of cities, towns, neighborhoods and rural areas to become great places to live for all residents, especially those age 50 and older.<br><br>“The Community Challenge is an important part of how AARP Connecticut works with local residents, advocates, and policymakers to make our communities better places to live for people of all ages,” said Nora Duncan, AARP Connecticut State Director. “The grant program provides an opportunity for communities to develop and execute ideas for projects that can make a big impact.”<br><br>This year, the AARP Community Challenge is accepting applications across three different grant opportunities. All projects must be consistent with AARP’s mission to serve the needs of people 50 and older along with other eligibility criteria.<br></p><ul><li><b><i>Capacity-building microgrants</i></b> are paired with additional resources, such as one-on-one coaching from national nonprofit organizations, webinars, cohort learning opportunities and more for improving walkability and bikeability; implementing safe, accessible home modifications; and disaster preparedness training.</li><li><b><i>Demonstration grants </i></b>fund projects that encourage replication of exemplary local efforts. This year’s focus is on improving pedestrian safety with funding support from Toyota Motor North America; expanding high-speed internet access and adoption with funding support from Microsoft; reconnecting communities divided by infrastructure; and implementing housing choice design competitions.</li><li><b><i>Flagship grants</i></b> support projects that improve public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and community resilience.</li></ul><p>“AARP is committed to creating communities where people of all ages and abilities can thrive,” said Nancy LeaMond, AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer. “The Community Challenge helps cities, towns and counties get things started with small improvements that can kick-start meaningful changes that improve people’s lives and strengthens the places they call home.”<br><br>Since 2017, AARP has invested $20.1 million toward 1,700 projects – including 27 in Connecticut – nonprofit organizations, and government entities across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands through the Community Challenge. The program aims to provide support to all community types, including rural, suburban and urban communities with a special focus on the needs of those 50 and older.<br><br>AARP Connecticut works in collaboration with communities across the state, bringing people together, and providing resources and expertise to help make Connecticut’s counties, towns and cities great places to live for people of all ages. The AARP Connecticut Livable Communities Grant Program has provided funding to support the projects of community organizations and governments across the state since 2018. The 2025 AARP Connecticut Livable Communities Grant Program application period will be announced in the spring.<br><br>In addition, AARP Connecticut has worked in recent years to improve pedestrian safety; support the growth of Complete Streets projects that makes roadways safer for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit riders of all ages and abilities; and encourage communities to develop more affordable housing options such as accessory dwelling units.<br><br>The Community Challenge is open to eligible 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations and government entities. Other types of organizations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Grants can range from several hundred dollars for small, short-term activities to tens of thousands for larger projects.<br><br>The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. Eastern, March 5, 2025. All projects must be completed by December 15, 2025. To submit an application and view past grantees, visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.AARP.org/CommunityChallenge" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.AARP.org/CommunityChallenge</a></span></span>.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Connecticut. 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} $fields = array( (int) 0 => '_id', (int) 1 => 'data', (int) 2 => 'params', (int) 3 => 'modified', (int) 4 => 'created' ) $values = array( (int) 0 => 'ee44361c1772eed76a189adfc14dfb9b', (int) 1 => array( (int) 0 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), (int) 2 => '{"show":3,"title":"AARP Events for Hartford","page":1,"show_limit":3,"limit":15,"images":"yes","max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":41.76649856567383,"lng":-72.67320251464844,"latlng":"41.766498565674,-72.673202514648","featured_first":true,"aarp_events":true,"radius":55}', (int) 3 => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1742147744 usec => (int) 330000 }, (int) 4 => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1742147744 usec => (int) 330000 } ) $data = array( '_id' => 'ee44361c1772eed76a189adfc14dfb9b', 'data' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'params' => '{"show":3,"title":"AARP Events for Hartford","page":1,"show_limit":3,"limit":15,"images":"yes","max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":41.76649856567383,"lng":-72.67320251464844,"latlng":"41.766498565674,-72.673202514648","featured_first":true,"aarp_events":true,"radius":55}', 'modified' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1742147744 usec => (int) 330000 }, 'created' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1742147744 usec => (int) 330000 } ) $e = object(MongoDuplicateKeyException) { xdebug_message => '<tr><th align='left' bgcolor='#f57900' colspan="5"><span style='background-color: #cc0000; color: #fce94f; font-size: x-large;'>( ! )</span> MongoDuplicateKeyException: E11000 duplicate key error collection: aarp.events_cache index: _id_ dup key: { : "ee44361c1772eed76a189adfc14dfb9b" } in 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title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib/Cake/Controller/Controller.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../Controller.php<b>:</b>491</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>6</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.0795</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>3971704</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>BlogsController->display( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib/Cake/Controller/Controller.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../Controller.php<b>:</b>491</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>7</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.1874</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>5974048</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>BlogsController->renderPage( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Controller/BlogsController.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../BlogsController.php<b>:</b>81</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>8</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.2070</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>6043280</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>BlogsController->render( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Controller/AppController.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../AppController.php<b>:</b>136</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>9</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.2114</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>6499840</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>View->render( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib/Cake/Controller/Controller.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../Controller.php<b>:</b>963</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>10</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.2116</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>6509832</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>View->_render( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib/Cake/View/View.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../View.php<b>:</b>473</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>11</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.2116</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>6510768</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>View->_evaluate( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib/Cake/View/View.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../View.php<b>:</b>933</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>12</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.2118</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>6539664</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>include( <font color='#00bb00'>'/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Elements/display.ctp'</font> )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib/Cake/View/View.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../View.php<b>:</b>971</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>13</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.2508</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>6701424</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>Modules::render( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Elements/display.ctp' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../display.ctp<b>:</b>13</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>14</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.2508</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>6701424</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>Localize::replace( 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bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../Modules.php<b>:</b>29</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>18</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.2514</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>6709392</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>CakeObject->requestAction( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Lib/Modules.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../Modules.php<b>:</b>17</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>19</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.2516</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>6710616</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>Dispatcher->dispatch( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../CakeObject.php<b>:</b>104</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>20</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.2561</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>7118816</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>Dispatcher->_invoke( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../Dispatcher.php<b>:</b>167</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>21</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.2591</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>7249664</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>EventsController->invokeAction( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../Dispatcher.php<b>:</b>193</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>22</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.2591</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>7249792</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'><a href='http://www.php.net/ReflectionMethod.invokeArgs' target='_new'>invokeArgs</a> ( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib/Cake/Controller/Controller.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../Controller.php<b>:</b>491</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>23</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.2591</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>7249800</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>EventsController->aarp_events_rhs( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib/Cake/Controller/Controller.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../Controller.php<b>:</b>491</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>24</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.3370</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>7460960</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>EventCache->save( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Controller/EventsController.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../EventsController.php<b>:</b>485</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>25</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.3370</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>7461336</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>EventCache->_doSave( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib/Cake/Model/Model.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../Model.php<b>:</b>1760</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>26</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.3491</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>7694504</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>MongodbSource->create( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib/Cake/Model/Model.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../Model.php<b>:</b>1942</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>27</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.3494</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>7695384</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>MongoCollection->insert( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Plugin/Mongodb/Model/Datasource/MongodbSource.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../MongodbSource.php<b>:</b>497</td></tr> ' [protected] message => 'E11000 duplicate key error collection: aarp.events_cache index: _id_ dup key: { : "ee44361c1772eed76a189adfc14dfb9b" }' [protected] code => (int) 11000 [protected] file => '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Vendor/alcaeus/mongo-php-adapter/lib/Alcaeus/MongoDbAdapter/ExceptionConverter.php' [protected] line => (int) 86 }</pre><pre class="stack-trace">MongodbSource::create() - APP/Plugin/Mongodb/Model/Datasource/MongodbSource.php, line 505 Model::_doSave() - CORE/Cake/Model/Model.php, line 1942 Model::save() - CORE/Cake/Model/Model.php, line 1760 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 485 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/hartford-ct/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Hartford</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Hartford</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ct-webinar-wednesdays-a-vote-of-her-own-the-fight-for-womens-suffrage-in-ct-32625-hpn246xjg3k.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-CT-WEBINAR-WEDNESDAYS-A-VOTE-OF-HER-OWN-THE-FIGHT-FOR-WOMENS-SUFFRAGE-IN-CT-32625">AARP CT Webinar Wednesdays - A Vote of Her Own: The Fight for Women's Suffrage in CT, 3/26/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Mar 26, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ct-webinar-wednesday-uconn-basketball-in-the-calhoun-era-4225-5qn4qh8zwxc.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-CT-WEBINAR-WEDNESDAY-UCONN-BASKETBALL-IN-THE-CALHOUN-ERA-4225">AARP CT Webinar Wednesday - UConn Basketball in the Calhoun Era, 4/2/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 2, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-gales-ferry-ct-c38171.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-LEDYARD-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Ledyard Senior Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Mar 17, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Ledyard Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Gales Ferry, CT</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/hartford-ct/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-HARTFORD-CT">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-HARTFORD-CT">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; 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AARP Community Challenge grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more. Now in its ninth year, the program is part of AARP’s nationwide <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Livable Communities</a></span></span> initiative, which supports the efforts of cities, towns, neighborhoods and rural areas to become great places to live for all residents, especially those age 50 and older.<br><br>“The Community Challenge is an important part of how AARP Connecticut works with local residents, advocates, and policymakers to make our communities better places to live for people of all ages,” said Nora Duncan, AARP Connecticut State Director. “The grant program provides an opportunity for communities to develop and execute ideas for projects that can make a big impact.”<br><br>This year, the AARP Community Challenge is accepting applications across three different grant opportunities. All projects must be consistent with AARP’s mission to serve the needs of people 50 and older along with other eligibility criteria.<br></p><ul><li><b><i>Capacity-building microgrants</i></b> are paired with additional resources, such as one-on-one coaching from national nonprofit organizations, webinars, cohort learning opportunities and more for improving walkability and bikeability; implementing safe, accessible home modifications; and disaster preparedness training.</li><li><b><i>Demonstration grants </i></b>fund projects that encourage replication of exemplary local efforts. This year’s focus is on improving pedestrian safety with funding support from Toyota Motor North America; expanding high-speed internet access and adoption with funding support from Microsoft; reconnecting communities divided by infrastructure; and implementing housing choice design competitions.</li><li><b><i>Flagship grants</i></b> support projects that improve public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and community resilience.</li></ul><p>“AARP is committed to creating communities where people of all ages and abilities can thrive,” said Nancy LeaMond, AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer. “The Community Challenge helps cities, towns and counties get things started with small improvements that can kick-start meaningful changes that improve people’s lives and strengthens the places they call home.”<br><br>Since 2017, AARP has invested $20.1 million toward 1,700 projects – including 27 in Connecticut – nonprofit organizations, and government entities across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands through the Community Challenge. The program aims to provide support to all community types, including rural, suburban and urban communities with a special focus on the needs of those 50 and older.<br><br>AARP Connecticut works in collaboration with communities across the state, bringing people together, and providing resources and expertise to help make Connecticut’s counties, towns and cities great places to live for people of all ages. The AARP Connecticut Livable Communities Grant Program has provided funding to support the projects of community organizations and governments across the state since 2018. The 2025 AARP Connecticut Livable Communities Grant Program application period will be announced in the spring.<br><br>In addition, AARP Connecticut has worked in recent years to improve pedestrian safety; support the growth of Complete Streets projects that makes roadways safer for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit riders of all ages and abilities; and encourage communities to develop more affordable housing options such as accessory dwelling units.<br><br>The Community Challenge is open to eligible 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations and government entities. Other types of organizations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Grants can range from several hundred dollars for small, short-term activities to tens of thousands for larger projects.<br><br>The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. Eastern, March 5, 2025. All projects must be completed by December 15, 2025. To submit an application and view past grantees, visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.AARP.org/CommunityChallenge" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.AARP.org/CommunityChallenge</a></span></span>.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Connecticut. 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Model::save() - CORE/Cake/Model/Model.php, line 1760 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 485 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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"Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">AARP Connecticut Now Accepting 2025 Community Challenge Grant Applications</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 01/08/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><i>The annual program aims to make communities in Connecticut more livable for people of all ages</i><br><br>AARP Connecticut invites local eligible non-profit organizations and governments across the state to apply for the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.aarp.org/CommunityChallenge" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">2025 AARP Community Challenge</a></span></span> grant program, <b>now through March 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern</b>. AARP Community Challenge grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more. Now in its ninth year, the program is part of AARP’s nationwide <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Livable Communities</a></span></span> initiative, which supports the efforts of cities, towns, neighborhoods and rural areas to become great places to live for all residents, especially those age 50 and older.<br><br>“The Community Challenge is an important part of how AARP Connecticut works with local residents, advocates, and policymakers to make our communities better places to live for people of all ages,” said Nora Duncan, AARP Connecticut State Director. “The grant program provides an opportunity for communities to develop and execute ideas for projects that can make a big impact.”<br><br>This year, the AARP Community Challenge is accepting applications across three different grant opportunities. All projects must be consistent with AARP’s mission to serve the needs of people 50 and older along with other eligibility criteria.<br></p><ul><li><b><i>Capacity-building microgrants</i></b> are paired with additional resources, such as one-on-one coaching from national nonprofit organizations, webinars, cohort learning opportunities and more for improving walkability and bikeability; implementing safe, accessible home modifications; and disaster preparedness training.</li><li><b><i>Demonstration grants </i></b>fund projects that encourage replication of exemplary local efforts. This year’s focus is on improving pedestrian safety with funding support from Toyota Motor North America; expanding high-speed internet access and adoption with funding support from Microsoft; reconnecting communities divided by infrastructure; and implementing housing choice design competitions.</li><li><b><i>Flagship grants</i></b> support projects that improve public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and community resilience.</li></ul><p>“AARP is committed to creating communities where people of all ages and abilities can thrive,” said Nancy LeaMond, AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer. “The Community Challenge helps cities, towns and counties get things started with small improvements that can kick-start meaningful changes that improve people’s lives and strengthens the places they call home.”<br><br>Since 2017, AARP has invested $20.1 million toward 1,700 projects – including 27 in Connecticut – nonprofit organizations, and government entities across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands through the Community Challenge. The program aims to provide support to all community types, including rural, suburban and urban communities with a special focus on the needs of those 50 and older.<br><br>AARP Connecticut works in collaboration with communities across the state, bringing people together, and providing resources and expertise to help make Connecticut’s counties, towns and cities great places to live for people of all ages. The AARP Connecticut Livable Communities Grant Program has provided funding to support the projects of community organizations and governments across the state since 2018. The 2025 AARP Connecticut Livable Communities Grant Program application period will be announced in the spring.<br><br>In addition, AARP Connecticut has worked in recent years to improve pedestrian safety; support the growth of Complete Streets projects that makes roadways safer for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit riders of all ages and abilities; and encourage communities to develop more affordable housing options such as accessory dwelling units.<br><br>The Community Challenge is open to eligible 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations and government entities. Other types of organizations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Grants can range from several hundred dollars for small, short-term activities to tens of thousands for larger projects.<br><br>The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. Eastern, March 5, 2025. All projects must be completed by December 15, 2025. To submit an application and view past grantees, visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.AARP.org/CommunityChallenge" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.AARP.org/CommunityChallenge</a></span></span>.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Connecticut. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/connecticut/" target="_blank">AARP Connecticut</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://npmcdn.com/flickity@2/dist/flickity.pkgd.min.js"></script> <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.d703996ba6a992470f9f7fa2170736df.gz.js"></script> <link class="Webpack-css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.2cef3303b65f09149a6db29044f033cb.gz.css"> <!-- <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> --> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } h1.article-headline { margin: 0 0 1rem; } </style> <!-- <style> .Enhancement-item .Figure { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body ul { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body p{ margin: 12px 0; } .RichTextModule-items { clear: both; display: table; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; } .VideoEnhancement>* { color: var(--primaryTextColor); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic; background: #f0efed } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement>* { font-size:14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.47 } } .VideoEnhancement-title { padding: 20px } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement-title { padding:30px } } .VideoEnhancement-player>* { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.25% } .VideoEnhancement iframe { border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100% } [data-video-player] { display: block; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; margin: 0 auto; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="4x3"] { padding-bottom: 56.25%; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="16x9"] { padding-bottom: 56.25% } </style> --></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/hartford-ct/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr67d710a063210-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr67d710a063210-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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AARP Community Challenge grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more. Now in its ninth year, the program is part of AARP’s nationwide <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Livable Communities</a></span></span> initiative, which supports the efforts of cities, towns, neighborhoods and rural areas to become great places to live for all residents, especially those age 50 and older.<br><br>“The Community Challenge is an important part of how AARP Connecticut works with local residents, advocates, and policymakers to make our communities better places to live for people of all ages,” said Nora Duncan, AARP Connecticut State Director. “The grant program provides an opportunity for communities to develop and execute ideas for projects that can make a big impact.”<br><br>This year, the AARP Community Challenge is accepting applications across three different grant opportunities. All projects must be consistent with AARP’s mission to serve the needs of people 50 and older along with other eligibility criteria.<br></p><ul><li><b><i>Capacity-building microgrants</i></b> are paired with additional resources, such as one-on-one coaching from national nonprofit organizations, webinars, cohort learning opportunities and more for improving walkability and bikeability; implementing safe, accessible home modifications; and disaster preparedness training.</li><li><b><i>Demonstration grants </i></b>fund projects that encourage replication of exemplary local efforts. This year’s focus is on improving pedestrian safety with funding support from Toyota Motor North America; expanding high-speed internet access and adoption with funding support from Microsoft; reconnecting communities divided by infrastructure; and implementing housing choice design competitions.</li><li><b><i>Flagship grants</i></b> support projects that improve public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and community resilience.</li></ul><p>“AARP is committed to creating communities where people of all ages and abilities can thrive,” said Nancy LeaMond, AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer. “The Community Challenge helps cities, towns and counties get things started with small improvements that can kick-start meaningful changes that improve people’s lives and strengthens the places they call home.”<br><br>Since 2017, AARP has invested $20.1 million toward 1,700 projects – including 27 in Connecticut – nonprofit organizations, and government entities across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands through the Community Challenge. The program aims to provide support to all community types, including rural, suburban and urban communities with a special focus on the needs of those 50 and older.<br><br>AARP Connecticut works in collaboration with communities across the state, bringing people together, and providing resources and expertise to help make Connecticut’s counties, towns and cities great places to live for people of all ages. The AARP Connecticut Livable Communities Grant Program has provided funding to support the projects of community organizations and governments across the state since 2018. The 2025 AARP Connecticut Livable Communities Grant Program application period will be announced in the spring.<br><br>In addition, AARP Connecticut has worked in recent years to improve pedestrian safety; support the growth of Complete Streets projects that makes roadways safer for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit riders of all ages and abilities; and encourage communities to develop more affordable housing options such as accessory dwelling units.<br><br>The Community Challenge is open to eligible 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations and government entities. Other types of organizations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Grants can range from several hundred dollars for small, short-term activities to tens of thousands for larger projects.<br><br>The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. Eastern, March 5, 2025. All projects must be completed by December 15, 2025. To submit an application and view past grantees, visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.AARP.org/CommunityChallenge" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.AARP.org/CommunityChallenge</a></span></span>.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Connecticut. 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'' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (1024)</a>: E11000 duplicate key error collection: aarp.events_cache index: _id_ dup key: { : "ee44361c1772eed76a189adfc14dfb9b" } [<b>APP/Plugin/Mongodb/Model/Datasource/MongodbSource.php</b>, line <b>505</b>]<div id="cakeErr67d710a063210-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr67d710a063210-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr67d710a063210-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr67d710a063210-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr67d710a063210-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr67d710a063210-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">} catch (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">MongoException $e</span><span style="color: #007700">) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">error </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$e</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">getMessage</span><span style="color: #007700">();</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> trigger_error</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">error</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr67d710a063210-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$Model = object(EventCache) { primaryKey => '_id' useTable => 'events_cache' useDbConfig => 'mongo' id => false data => array( 'EventCache' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) schemaName => null table => 'events_cache' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventCache' alias => 'EventCache' tableToModel => array( 'events_cache' => 'EventCache' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => false findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => array( '_id' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'created' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'modified' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'data' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'params' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => object(ModelValidator) {} } $fields = array( (int) 0 => '_id', (int) 1 => 'data', (int) 2 => 'params', (int) 3 => 'modified', (int) 4 => 'created' ) $values = array( (int) 0 => 'ee44361c1772eed76a189adfc14dfb9b', (int) 1 => array( (int) 0 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), (int) 2 => '{"show":3,"title":"AARP Events for Hartford","page":1,"show_limit":3,"limit":15,"images":"yes","max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":41.76649856567383,"lng":-72.67320251464844,"latlng":"41.766498565674,-72.673202514648","featured_first":true,"aarp_events":true,"radius":55}', (int) 3 => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1742147744 usec => (int) 330000 }, (int) 4 => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1742147744 usec => (int) 330000 } ) $data = array( '_id' => 'ee44361c1772eed76a189adfc14dfb9b', 'data' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth 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title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib/Cake/Controller/Controller.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../Controller.php<b>:</b>491</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>6</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.0795</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>3971704</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>BlogsController->display( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib/Cake/Controller/Controller.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../Controller.php<b>:</b>491</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>7</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.1874</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>5974048</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>BlogsController->renderPage( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Controller/BlogsController.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../BlogsController.php<b>:</b>81</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>8</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.2070</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>6043280</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>BlogsController->render( )</td><td 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"Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">AARP Connecticut Now Accepting 2025 Community Challenge Grant Applications</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 01/08/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><i>The annual program aims to make communities in Connecticut more livable for people of all ages</i><br><br>AARP Connecticut invites local eligible non-profit organizations and governments across the state to apply for the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.aarp.org/CommunityChallenge" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">2025 AARP Community Challenge</a></span></span> grant program, <b>now through March 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern</b>. AARP Community Challenge grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more. Now in its ninth year, the program is part of AARP’s nationwide <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Livable Communities</a></span></span> initiative, which supports the efforts of cities, towns, neighborhoods and rural areas to become great places to live for all residents, especially those age 50 and older.<br><br>“The Community Challenge is an important part of how AARP Connecticut works with local residents, advocates, and policymakers to make our communities better places to live for people of all ages,” said Nora Duncan, AARP Connecticut State Director. “The grant program provides an opportunity for communities to develop and execute ideas for projects that can make a big impact.”<br><br>This year, the AARP Community Challenge is accepting applications across three different grant opportunities. All projects must be consistent with AARP’s mission to serve the needs of people 50 and older along with other eligibility criteria.<br></p><ul><li><b><i>Capacity-building microgrants</i></b> are paired with additional resources, such as one-on-one coaching from national nonprofit organizations, webinars, cohort learning opportunities and more for improving walkability and bikeability; implementing safe, accessible home modifications; and disaster preparedness training.</li><li><b><i>Demonstration grants </i></b>fund projects that encourage replication of exemplary local efforts. This year’s focus is on improving pedestrian safety with funding support from Toyota Motor North America; expanding high-speed internet access and adoption with funding support from Microsoft; reconnecting communities divided by infrastructure; and implementing housing choice design competitions.</li><li><b><i>Flagship grants</i></b> support projects that improve public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and community resilience.</li></ul><p>“AARP is committed to creating communities where people of all ages and abilities can thrive,” said Nancy LeaMond, AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer. “The Community Challenge helps cities, towns and counties get things started with small improvements that can kick-start meaningful changes that improve people’s lives and strengthens the places they call home.”<br><br>Since 2017, AARP has invested $20.1 million toward 1,700 projects – including 27 in Connecticut – nonprofit organizations, and government entities across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands through the Community Challenge. The program aims to provide support to all community types, including rural, suburban and urban communities with a special focus on the needs of those 50 and older.<br><br>AARP Connecticut works in collaboration with communities across the state, bringing people together, and providing resources and expertise to help make Connecticut’s counties, towns and cities great places to live for people of all ages. The AARP Connecticut Livable Communities Grant Program has provided funding to support the projects of community organizations and governments across the state since 2018. The 2025 AARP Connecticut Livable Communities Grant Program application period will be announced in the spring.<br><br>In addition, AARP Connecticut has worked in recent years to improve pedestrian safety; support the growth of Complete Streets projects that makes roadways safer for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit riders of all ages and abilities; and encourage communities to develop more affordable housing options such as accessory dwelling units.<br><br>The Community Challenge is open to eligible 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations and government entities. Other types of organizations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Grants can range from several hundred dollars for small, short-term activities to tens of thousands for larger projects.<br><br>The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. Eastern, March 5, 2025. All projects must be completed by December 15, 2025. To submit an application and view past grantees, visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.AARP.org/CommunityChallenge" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.AARP.org/CommunityChallenge</a></span></span>.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Connecticut. 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'' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (1024)</a>: E11000 duplicate key error collection: aarp.events_cache index: _id_ dup key: { : "ee44361c1772eed76a189adfc14dfb9b" } [<b>APP/Plugin/Mongodb/Model/Datasource/MongodbSource.php</b>, line <b>505</b>]<div id="cakeErr67d710a063210-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr67d710a063210-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr67d710a063210-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr67d710a063210-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr67d710a063210-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr67d710a063210-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">} catch (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">MongoException $e</span><span style="color: #007700">) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">error </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$e</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">getMessage</span><span style="color: #007700">();</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> trigger_error</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">error</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr67d710a063210-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$Model = object(EventCache) { primaryKey => '_id' useTable => 'events_cache' useDbConfig => 'mongo' id => false data => array( 'EventCache' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) schemaName => null table => 'events_cache' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventCache' alias => 'EventCache' tableToModel => array( 'events_cache' => 'EventCache' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => false findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => array( '_id' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'created' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'modified' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'data' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'params' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => object(ModelValidator) {} } $fields = array( (int) 0 => '_id', (int) 1 => 'data', (int) 2 => 'params', (int) 3 => 'modified', (int) 4 => 'created' ) $values = array( (int) 0 => 'ee44361c1772eed76a189adfc14dfb9b', (int) 1 => array( (int) 0 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), (int) 2 => '{"show":3,"title":"AARP Events for Hartford","page":1,"show_limit":3,"limit":15,"images":"yes","max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":41.76649856567383,"lng":-72.67320251464844,"latlng":"41.766498565674,-72.673202514648","featured_first":true,"aarp_events":true,"radius":55}', (int) 3 => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1742147744 usec => (int) 330000 }, (int) 4 => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1742147744 usec => (int) 330000 } ) $data = array( '_id' => 'ee44361c1772eed76a189adfc14dfb9b', 'data' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'params' => '{"show":3,"title":"AARP Events for Hartford","page":1,"show_limit":3,"limit":15,"images":"yes","max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":41.76649856567383,"lng":-72.67320251464844,"latlng":"41.766498565674,-72.673202514648","featured_first":true,"aarp_events":true,"radius":55}', 'modified' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1742147744 usec => (int) 330000 }, 'created' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1742147744 usec => (int) 330000 } ) $e = object(MongoDuplicateKeyException) { xdebug_message => '<tr><th align='left' bgcolor='#f57900' colspan="5"><span style='background-color: #cc0000; color: #fce94f; font-size: x-large;'>( ! )</span> MongoDuplicateKeyException: E11000 duplicate key error collection: aarp.events_cache index: _id_ dup key: { : "ee44361c1772eed76a189adfc14dfb9b" } in 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title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib/Cake/Controller/Controller.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../Controller.php<b>:</b>491</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>6</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.0795</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>3971704</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>BlogsController->display( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib/Cake/Controller/Controller.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../Controller.php<b>:</b>491</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>7</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.1874</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>5974048</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>BlogsController->renderPage( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Controller/BlogsController.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../BlogsController.php<b>:</b>81</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>8</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.2070</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>6043280</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>BlogsController->render( )</td><td 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title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib/Cake/Model/Model.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../Model.php<b>:</b>1942</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>27</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.3494</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>7695384</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>MongoCollection->insert( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Plugin/Mongodb/Model/Datasource/MongodbSource.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../MongodbSource.php<b>:</b>497</td></tr> ' [protected] message => 'E11000 duplicate key error collection: aarp.events_cache index: _id_ dup key: { : "ee44361c1772eed76a189adfc14dfb9b" }' [protected] code => (int) 11000 [protected] file => '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Vendor/alcaeus/mongo-php-adapter/lib/Alcaeus/MongoDbAdapter/ExceptionConverter.php' [protected] line => (int) 86 }</pre><pre class="stack-trace">MongodbSource::create() - APP/Plugin/Mongodb/Model/Datasource/MongodbSource.php, line 505 Model::_doSave() - CORE/Cake/Model/Model.php, line 1942 Model::save() - CORE/Cake/Model/Model.php, line 1760 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 485 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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AARP Community Challenge grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more. Now in its ninth year, the program is part of AARP’s nationwide <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Livable Communities</a></span></span> initiative, which supports the efforts of cities, towns, neighborhoods and rural areas to become great places to live for all residents, especially those age 50 and older.<br><br>“The Community Challenge is an important part of how AARP Connecticut works with local residents, advocates, and policymakers to make our communities better places to live for people of all ages,” said Nora Duncan, AARP Connecticut State Director. “The grant program provides an opportunity for communities to develop and execute ideas for projects that can make a big impact.”<br><br>This year, the AARP Community Challenge is accepting applications across three different grant opportunities. All projects must be consistent with AARP’s mission to serve the needs of people 50 and older along with other eligibility criteria.<br></p><ul><li><b><i>Capacity-building microgrants</i></b> are paired with additional resources, such as one-on-one coaching from national nonprofit organizations, webinars, cohort learning opportunities and more for improving walkability and bikeability; implementing safe, accessible home modifications; and disaster preparedness training.</li><li><b><i>Demonstration grants </i></b>fund projects that encourage replication of exemplary local efforts. This year’s focus is on improving pedestrian safety with funding support from Toyota Motor North America; expanding high-speed internet access and adoption with funding support from Microsoft; reconnecting communities divided by infrastructure; and implementing housing choice design competitions.</li><li><b><i>Flagship grants</i></b> support projects that improve public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and community resilience.</li></ul><p>“AARP is committed to creating communities where people of all ages and abilities can thrive,” said Nancy LeaMond, AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer. “The Community Challenge helps cities, towns and counties get things started with small improvements that can kick-start meaningful changes that improve people’s lives and strengthens the places they call home.”<br><br>Since 2017, AARP has invested $20.1 million toward 1,700 projects – including 27 in Connecticut – nonprofit organizations, and government entities across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands through the Community Challenge. The program aims to provide support to all community types, including rural, suburban and urban communities with a special focus on the needs of those 50 and older.<br><br>AARP Connecticut works in collaboration with communities across the state, bringing people together, and providing resources and expertise to help make Connecticut’s counties, towns and cities great places to live for people of all ages. The AARP Connecticut Livable Communities Grant Program has provided funding to support the projects of community organizations and governments across the state since 2018. The 2025 AARP Connecticut Livable Communities Grant Program application period will be announced in the spring.<br><br>In addition, AARP Connecticut has worked in recent years to improve pedestrian safety; support the growth of Complete Streets projects that makes roadways safer for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit riders of all ages and abilities; and encourage communities to develop more affordable housing options such as accessory dwelling units.<br><br>The Community Challenge is open to eligible 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations and government entities. Other types of organizations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Grants can range from several hundred dollars for small, short-term activities to tens of thousands for larger projects.<br><br>The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. Eastern, March 5, 2025. All projects must be completed by December 15, 2025. To submit an application and view past grantees, visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.AARP.org/CommunityChallenge" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.AARP.org/CommunityChallenge</a></span></span>.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Connecticut. 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title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib/Cake/Model/Model.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../Model.php<b>:</b>1942</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>27</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.3494</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>7695384</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>MongoCollection->insert( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Plugin/Mongodb/Model/Datasource/MongodbSource.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../MongodbSource.php<b>:</b>497</td></tr> ' [protected] message => 'E11000 duplicate key error collection: aarp.events_cache index: _id_ dup key: { : "ee44361c1772eed76a189adfc14dfb9b" }' [protected] code => (int) 11000 [protected] file => '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Vendor/alcaeus/mongo-php-adapter/lib/Alcaeus/MongoDbAdapter/ExceptionConverter.php' [protected] line => (int) 86 }</pre><pre class="stack-trace">MongodbSource::create() - APP/Plugin/Mongodb/Model/Datasource/MongodbSource.php, line 505 Model::_doSave() - CORE/Cake/Model/Model.php, line 1942 Model::save() - CORE/Cake/Model/Model.php, line 1760 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 485 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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} </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-HARTFORD-CT">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-HARTFORD-CT">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; 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AARP Community Challenge grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more. Now in its ninth year, the program is part of AARP’s nationwide <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Livable Communities</a></span></span> initiative, which supports the efforts of cities, towns, neighborhoods and rural areas to become great places to live for all residents, especially those age 50 and older.<br><br>“The Community Challenge is an important part of how AARP Connecticut works with local residents, advocates, and policymakers to make our communities better places to live for people of all ages,” said Nora Duncan, AARP Connecticut State Director. “The grant program provides an opportunity for communities to develop and execute ideas for projects that can make a big impact.”<br><br>This year, the AARP Community Challenge is accepting applications across three different grant opportunities. All projects must be consistent with AARP’s mission to serve the needs of people 50 and older along with other eligibility criteria.<br></p><ul><li><b><i>Capacity-building microgrants</i></b> are paired with additional resources, such as one-on-one coaching from national nonprofit organizations, webinars, cohort learning opportunities and more for improving walkability and bikeability; implementing safe, accessible home modifications; and disaster preparedness training.</li><li><b><i>Demonstration grants </i></b>fund projects that encourage replication of exemplary local efforts. This year’s focus is on improving pedestrian safety with funding support from Toyota Motor North America; expanding high-speed internet access and adoption with funding support from Microsoft; reconnecting communities divided by infrastructure; and implementing housing choice design competitions.</li><li><b><i>Flagship grants</i></b> support projects that improve public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and community resilience.</li></ul><p>“AARP is committed to creating communities where people of all ages and abilities can thrive,” said Nancy LeaMond, AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer. “The Community Challenge helps cities, towns and counties get things started with small improvements that can kick-start meaningful changes that improve people’s lives and strengthens the places they call home.”<br><br>Since 2017, AARP has invested $20.1 million toward 1,700 projects – including 27 in Connecticut – nonprofit organizations, and government entities across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands through the Community Challenge. The program aims to provide support to all community types, including rural, suburban and urban communities with a special focus on the needs of those 50 and older.<br><br>AARP Connecticut works in collaboration with communities across the state, bringing people together, and providing resources and expertise to help make Connecticut’s counties, towns and cities great places to live for people of all ages. The AARP Connecticut Livable Communities Grant Program has provided funding to support the projects of community organizations and governments across the state since 2018. The 2025 AARP Connecticut Livable Communities Grant Program application period will be announced in the spring.<br><br>In addition, AARP Connecticut has worked in recent years to improve pedestrian safety; support the growth of Complete Streets projects that makes roadways safer for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit riders of all ages and abilities; and encourage communities to develop more affordable housing options such as accessory dwelling units.<br><br>The Community Challenge is open to eligible 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations and government entities. Other types of organizations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Grants can range from several hundred dollars for small, short-term activities to tens of thousands for larger projects.<br><br>The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. Eastern, March 5, 2025. All projects must be completed by December 15, 2025. To submit an application and view past grantees, visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.AARP.org/CommunityChallenge" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.AARP.org/CommunityChallenge</a></span></span>.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Connecticut. 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title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib/Cake/Model/Model.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../Model.php<b>:</b>1942</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>27</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.3494</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>7695384</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>MongoCollection->insert( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Plugin/Mongodb/Model/Datasource/MongodbSource.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../MongodbSource.php<b>:</b>497</td></tr> ' [protected] message => 'E11000 duplicate key error collection: aarp.events_cache index: _id_ dup key: { : "ee44361c1772eed76a189adfc14dfb9b" }' [protected] code => (int) 11000 [protected] file => '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Vendor/alcaeus/mongo-php-adapter/lib/Alcaeus/MongoDbAdapter/ExceptionConverter.php' [protected] line => (int) 86 }</pre><pre class="stack-trace">MongodbSource::create() - APP/Plugin/Mongodb/Model/Datasource/MongodbSource.php, line 505 Model::_doSave() - CORE/Cake/Model/Model.php, line 1942 Model::save() - CORE/Cake/Model/Model.php, line 1760 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 485 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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} </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-HARTFORD-CT">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-HARTFORD-CT">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; 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AARP Community Challenge grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more. Now in its ninth year, the program is part of AARP’s nationwide <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Livable Communities</a></span></span> initiative, which supports the efforts of cities, towns, neighborhoods and rural areas to become great places to live for all residents, especially those age 50 and older.<br><br>“The Community Challenge is an important part of how AARP Connecticut works with local residents, advocates, and policymakers to make our communities better places to live for people of all ages,” said Nora Duncan, AARP Connecticut State Director. “The grant program provides an opportunity for communities to develop and execute ideas for projects that can make a big impact.”<br><br>This year, the AARP Community Challenge is accepting applications across three different grant opportunities. All projects must be consistent with AARP’s mission to serve the needs of people 50 and older along with other eligibility criteria.<br></p><ul><li><b><i>Capacity-building microgrants</i></b> are paired with additional resources, such as one-on-one coaching from national nonprofit organizations, webinars, cohort learning opportunities and more for improving walkability and bikeability; implementing safe, accessible home modifications; and disaster preparedness training.</li><li><b><i>Demonstration grants </i></b>fund projects that encourage replication of exemplary local efforts. This year’s focus is on improving pedestrian safety with funding support from Toyota Motor North America; expanding high-speed internet access and adoption with funding support from Microsoft; reconnecting communities divided by infrastructure; and implementing housing choice design competitions.</li><li><b><i>Flagship grants</i></b> support projects that improve public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and community resilience.</li></ul><p>“AARP is committed to creating communities where people of all ages and abilities can thrive,” said Nancy LeaMond, AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer. “The Community Challenge helps cities, towns and counties get things started with small improvements that can kick-start meaningful changes that improve people’s lives and strengthens the places they call home.”<br><br>Since 2017, AARP has invested $20.1 million toward 1,700 projects – including 27 in Connecticut – nonprofit organizations, and government entities across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands through the Community Challenge. The program aims to provide support to all community types, including rural, suburban and urban communities with a special focus on the needs of those 50 and older.<br><br>AARP Connecticut works in collaboration with communities across the state, bringing people together, and providing resources and expertise to help make Connecticut’s counties, towns and cities great places to live for people of all ages. The AARP Connecticut Livable Communities Grant Program has provided funding to support the projects of community organizations and governments across the state since 2018. The 2025 AARP Connecticut Livable Communities Grant Program application period will be announced in the spring.<br><br>In addition, AARP Connecticut has worked in recent years to improve pedestrian safety; support the growth of Complete Streets projects that makes roadways safer for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit riders of all ages and abilities; and encourage communities to develop more affordable housing options such as accessory dwelling units.<br><br>The Community Challenge is open to eligible 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations and government entities. Other types of organizations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Grants can range from several hundred dollars for small, short-term activities to tens of thousands for larger projects.<br><br>The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. Eastern, March 5, 2025. All projects must be completed by December 15, 2025. To submit an application and view past grantees, visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.AARP.org/CommunityChallenge" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.AARP.org/CommunityChallenge</a></span></span>.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Connecticut. 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Model::save() - CORE/Cake/Model/Model.php, line 1760 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 485 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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"Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">AARP Connecticut Now Accepting 2025 Community Challenge Grant Applications</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 01/08/25 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><i>The annual program aims to make communities in Connecticut more livable for people of all ages</i><br><br>AARP Connecticut invites local eligible non-profit organizations and governments across the state to apply for the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.aarp.org/CommunityChallenge" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">2025 AARP Community Challenge</a></span></span> grant program, <b>now through March 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern</b>. AARP Community Challenge grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more. Now in its ninth year, the program is part of AARP’s nationwide <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Livable Communities</a></span></span> initiative, which supports the efforts of cities, towns, neighborhoods and rural areas to become great places to live for all residents, especially those age 50 and older.<br><br>“The Community Challenge is an important part of how AARP Connecticut works with local residents, advocates, and policymakers to make our communities better places to live for people of all ages,” said Nora Duncan, AARP Connecticut State Director. “The grant program provides an opportunity for communities to develop and execute ideas for projects that can make a big impact.”<br><br>This year, the AARP Community Challenge is accepting applications across three different grant opportunities. All projects must be consistent with AARP’s mission to serve the needs of people 50 and older along with other eligibility criteria.<br></p><ul><li><b><i>Capacity-building microgrants</i></b> are paired with additional resources, such as one-on-one coaching from national nonprofit organizations, webinars, cohort learning opportunities and more for improving walkability and bikeability; implementing safe, accessible home modifications; and disaster preparedness training.</li><li><b><i>Demonstration grants </i></b>fund projects that encourage replication of exemplary local efforts. This year’s focus is on improving pedestrian safety with funding support from Toyota Motor North America; expanding high-speed internet access and adoption with funding support from Microsoft; reconnecting communities divided by infrastructure; and implementing housing choice design competitions.</li><li><b><i>Flagship grants</i></b> support projects that improve public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and community resilience.</li></ul><p>“AARP is committed to creating communities where people of all ages and abilities can thrive,” said Nancy LeaMond, AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer. “The Community Challenge helps cities, towns and counties get things started with small improvements that can kick-start meaningful changes that improve people’s lives and strengthens the places they call home.”<br><br>Since 2017, AARP has invested $20.1 million toward 1,700 projects – including 27 in Connecticut – nonprofit organizations, and government entities across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands through the Community Challenge. The program aims to provide support to all community types, including rural, suburban and urban communities with a special focus on the needs of those 50 and older.<br><br>AARP Connecticut works in collaboration with communities across the state, bringing people together, and providing resources and expertise to help make Connecticut’s counties, towns and cities great places to live for people of all ages. The AARP Connecticut Livable Communities Grant Program has provided funding to support the projects of community organizations and governments across the state since 2018. The 2025 AARP Connecticut Livable Communities Grant Program application period will be announced in the spring.<br><br>In addition, AARP Connecticut has worked in recent years to improve pedestrian safety; support the growth of Complete Streets projects that makes roadways safer for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit riders of all ages and abilities; and encourage communities to develop more affordable housing options such as accessory dwelling units.<br><br>The Community Challenge is open to eligible 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations and government entities. Other types of organizations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Grants can range from several hundred dollars for small, short-term activities to tens of thousands for larger projects.<br><br>The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. Eastern, March 5, 2025. All projects must be completed by December 15, 2025. To submit an application and view past grantees, visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.AARP.org/CommunityChallenge" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.AARP.org/CommunityChallenge</a></span></span>.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Connecticut. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/connecticut/" target="_blank">AARP Connecticut</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://npmcdn.com/flickity@2/dist/flickity.pkgd.min.js"></script> <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.d703996ba6a992470f9f7fa2170736df.gz.js"></script> <link class="Webpack-css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.2cef3303b65f09149a6db29044f033cb.gz.css"> <!-- <script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> --> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } h1.article-headline { margin: 0 0 1rem; } </style> <!-- <style> .Enhancement-item .Figure { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body ul { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body p{ margin: 12px 0; } .RichTextModule-items { clear: both; display: table; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; } .VideoEnhancement>* { color: var(--primaryTextColor); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic; background: #f0efed } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement>* { font-size:14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.47 } } .VideoEnhancement-title { padding: 20px } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement-title { padding:30px } } .VideoEnhancement-player>* { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.25% } .VideoEnhancement iframe { border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100% } [data-video-player] { display: block; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; margin: 0 auto; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="4x3"] { padding-bottom: 56.25%; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="16x9"] { padding-bottom: 56.25% } </style> --></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/hartford-ct/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr67d710a063210-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr67d710a063210-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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AARP Community Challenge grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more. Now in its ninth year, the program is part of AARP’s nationwide <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Livable Communities</a></span></span> initiative, which supports the efforts of cities, towns, neighborhoods and rural areas to become great places to live for all residents, especially those age 50 and older.<br><br>“The Community Challenge is an important part of how AARP Connecticut works with local residents, advocates, and policymakers to make our communities better places to live for people of all ages,” said Nora Duncan, AARP Connecticut State Director. “The grant program provides an opportunity for communities to develop and execute ideas for projects that can make a big impact.”<br><br>This year, the AARP Community Challenge is accepting applications across three different grant opportunities. All projects must be consistent with AARP’s mission to serve the needs of people 50 and older along with other eligibility criteria.<br></p><ul><li><b><i>Capacity-building microgrants</i></b> are paired with additional resources, such as one-on-one coaching from national nonprofit organizations, webinars, cohort learning opportunities and more for improving walkability and bikeability; implementing safe, accessible home modifications; and disaster preparedness training.</li><li><b><i>Demonstration grants </i></b>fund projects that encourage replication of exemplary local efforts. This year’s focus is on improving pedestrian safety with funding support from Toyota Motor North America; expanding high-speed internet access and adoption with funding support from Microsoft; reconnecting communities divided by infrastructure; and implementing housing choice design competitions.</li><li><b><i>Flagship grants</i></b> support projects that improve public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and community resilience.</li></ul><p>“AARP is committed to creating communities where people of all ages and abilities can thrive,” said Nancy LeaMond, AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer. “The Community Challenge helps cities, towns and counties get things started with small improvements that can kick-start meaningful changes that improve people’s lives and strengthens the places they call home.”<br><br>Since 2017, AARP has invested $20.1 million toward 1,700 projects – including 27 in Connecticut – nonprofit organizations, and government entities across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands through the Community Challenge. The program aims to provide support to all community types, including rural, suburban and urban communities with a special focus on the needs of those 50 and older.<br><br>AARP Connecticut works in collaboration with communities across the state, bringing people together, and providing resources and expertise to help make Connecticut’s counties, towns and cities great places to live for people of all ages. The AARP Connecticut Livable Communities Grant Program has provided funding to support the projects of community organizations and governments across the state since 2018. The 2025 AARP Connecticut Livable Communities Grant Program application period will be announced in the spring.<br><br>In addition, AARP Connecticut has worked in recent years to improve pedestrian safety; support the growth of Complete Streets projects that makes roadways safer for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit riders of all ages and abilities; and encourage communities to develop more affordable housing options such as accessory dwelling units.<br><br>The Community Challenge is open to eligible 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations and government entities. Other types of organizations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Grants can range from several hundred dollars for small, short-term activities to tens of thousands for larger projects.<br><br>The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. Eastern, March 5, 2025. All projects must be completed by December 15, 2025. To submit an application and view past grantees, visit <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://www.AARP.org/CommunityChallenge" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.AARP.org/CommunityChallenge</a></span></span>.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Connecticut. 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'' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (1024)</a>: E11000 duplicate key error collection: aarp.events_cache index: _id_ dup key: { : "ee44361c1772eed76a189adfc14dfb9b" } [<b>APP/Plugin/Mongodb/Model/Datasource/MongodbSource.php</b>, line <b>505</b>]<div id="cakeErr67d710a063210-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr67d710a063210-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr67d710a063210-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr67d710a063210-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr67d710a063210-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr67d710a063210-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">} catch (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">MongoException $e</span><span style="color: #007700">) {</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">error </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$e</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">getMessage</span><span style="color: #007700">();</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> trigger_error</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">error</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr67d710a063210-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$Model = object(EventCache) { primaryKey => '_id' useTable => 'events_cache' useDbConfig => 'mongo' id => false data => array( 'EventCache' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) schemaName => null table => 'events_cache' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventCache' alias => 'EventCache' tableToModel => array( 'events_cache' => 'EventCache' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => false findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => array( '_id' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'created' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'modified' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'data' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'params' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => object(ModelValidator) {} } $fields = array( (int) 0 => '_id', (int) 1 => 'data', (int) 2 => 'params', (int) 3 => 'modified', (int) 4 => 'created' ) $values = array( (int) 0 => 'ee44361c1772eed76a189adfc14dfb9b', (int) 1 => array( (int) 0 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), (int) 2 => '{"show":3,"title":"AARP Events for Hartford","page":1,"show_limit":3,"limit":15,"images":"yes","max-days":365,"max-miles":45,"min":50,"more":"yes","lat":41.76649856567383,"lng":-72.67320251464844,"latlng":"41.766498565674,-72.673202514648","featured_first":true,"aarp_events":true,"radius":55}', (int) 3 => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1742147744 usec => (int) 330000 }, (int) 4 => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1742147744 usec => (int) 330000 } ) $data = array( '_id' => 'ee44361c1772eed76a189adfc14dfb9b', 'data' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'Event' => array( [maximum depth 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title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib/Cake/Controller/Controller.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../Controller.php<b>:</b>491</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>6</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.0795</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>3971704</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>BlogsController->display( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib/Cake/Controller/Controller.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../Controller.php<b>:</b>491</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>7</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.1874</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>5974048</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>BlogsController->renderPage( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Controller/BlogsController.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../BlogsController.php<b>:</b>81</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>8</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.2070</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>6043280</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>BlogsController->render( )</td><td 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title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib/Cake/Model/Model.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../Model.php<b>:</b>1942</td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>27</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='center'>0.3494</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec' align='right'>7695384</td><td bgcolor='#eeeeec'>MongoCollection->insert( )</td><td title='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Plugin/Mongodb/Model/Datasource/MongodbSource.php' bgcolor='#eeeeec'>.../MongodbSource.php<b>:</b>497</td></tr> ' [protected] message => 'E11000 duplicate key error collection: aarp.events_cache index: _id_ dup key: { : "ee44361c1772eed76a189adfc14dfb9b" }' [protected] code => (int) 11000 [protected] file => '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Vendor/alcaeus/mongo-php-adapter/lib/Alcaeus/MongoDbAdapter/ExceptionConverter.php' [protected] line => (int) 86 }</pre><pre class="stack-trace">MongodbSource::create() - APP/Plugin/Mongodb/Model/Datasource/MongodbSource.php, line 505 Model::_doSave() - CORE/Cake/Model/Model.php, line 1942 Model::save() - CORE/Cake/Model/Model.php, line 1760 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 485 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/hartford-ct/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Hartford</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Hartford</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ct-webinar-wednesdays-a-vote-of-her-own-the-fight-for-womens-suffrage-in-ct-32625-hpn246xjg3k.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-CT-WEBINAR-WEDNESDAYS-A-VOTE-OF-HER-OWN-THE-FIGHT-FOR-WOMENS-SUFFRAGE-IN-CT-32625">AARP CT Webinar Wednesdays - A Vote of Her Own: The Fight for Women's Suffrage in CT, 3/26/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Mar 26, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h3 class="topic">Featured Event</h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ct-webinar-wednesday-uconn-basketball-in-the-calhoun-era-4225-5qn4qh8zwxc.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-CT-WEBINAR-WEDNESDAY-UCONN-BASKETBALL-IN-THE-CALHOUN-ERA-4225">AARP CT Webinar Wednesday - UConn Basketball in the Calhoun Era, 4/2/25</a></h2> <p class="time">Wednesday, Apr 2, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. ET</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/driver-safety/aarp-smart-driver-gales-ferry-ct-c38171.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-AARP-SMART-DRIVERTM-LEDYARD-SENIOR-CENTER">AARP Smart Driver™: Ledyard Senior Center</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Mar 17, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET</p> <p class="venue">Ledyard Senior Center</p> <p class="loc">Gales Ferry, CT</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/hartford-ct/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;height:360px;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Last Chance to Save!<br />New Pricing Coming in 2025.</div> <br /> <p> This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.<br />Don't miss out, join today and save!<br /><br /> </p> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-HARTFORD-CT">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-HARTFORD-CT">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Connecticut Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Connecticut Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPCT" data-tabs="timeline" width="" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPCT" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPCT">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Connecticut</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:CTAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">CTAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/connecticut/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Connecticut</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarp-connecticut/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-HARTFORD-CT" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPCT" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/facebook.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AARPCT" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img style="max-width: 48px;" alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/page/icons/twitter.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarp_connecticut/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img style="max-width: 56px; 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