Livable Communities and the AARP Challenge Grants

Wednesday, March 2nd – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

The AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to fund quick-action projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages. This year, applications will be accepted for projects to improve public spaces, housing, transportation and civic engagement; support diversity, equity and inclusion; build engagement for programs under new federal laws; and pursue innovative ideas that support people age 50 or older.

This presentation will walk through the Community Challenge grant opportunity as well as introduce the concept of livable communities and age-friendly initiatives to the audience.

Our Presenter

Doug Tayek serves as the Associate State Director for Outreach with AARP Ohio, where his work focuses predominantly on Northeast Ohio; managing a large team of volunteers, Doug is responsible for implementing AARP’s social mission in this area of the state. In 2021 Doug became the statewide lead for Age-Friendly and Livable Communities work for AARP Ohio, supporting his colleagues around the state as they advise and support Ohio’s age-friendly initiatives. Doug currently supports Age Friendly Cleveland, Akron, Summit County, and Athens County; he has also previously worked in support of Age Friendly Columbus/Franklin County, and Age Friendly Delaware County.

Doug joined AARP in 2011, he holds a bachelor’s degree from Kent State University, and a master’s degree in Applied Politics from the University of Akron. Doug serves on the board of directors for Cleveland Catholic Charities and Cuyahoga County’s Division of Senior and Adult Services.