WE ALL NEED PEDAL-UP-ABLE BIKE TABLES IN PUBLIC SPACES AND WE NEED YOU TO WRITE THE GRANT FOR THEM - PHOTO VIA STORE MUU DESIGN STUDIO - http://www.storemuu.com/pitin3.html
The AARP has issued a Community Challenge to fund small “quick-action” projects that would help communities become more livable for residents of all ages. Applications are being accepted through May 15 for projects that look to improve housing, transportation, public space, technology, civic engagement, and more.
AARP will prioritize projects that increase civic engagement, create vibrant public spaces by improving amenities and access, increase connectivity, increase access to affordable housing options, and other general community improvements from temporary demonstrations to permanent physical improvements.
The grants are not capped and can range from several hundred dollars to tens of thousands depending on the size and concept.
The program is open to 501 c 3,4, and 6 nonprofits and government entities.
All applications are due by 11:59 p.m. May 15, 2020.
Scroll down to see some ideas of how you could use this funding to increase the livability of Orlando.
MAIN STREETS COULD HAVE POP-UP HAND SANITIZER STATIONS INSTALLED ALONG THEIR RETAIL STRIPS. THE GRANT COULD PAY FOR A NUMBER OF STATIONS AND REFILL PACKS.
CUTE INSTAGRAMMABLE BENCHES BETWEEN SENIOR LIVING FACILITIES AND LOCAL GROCERY STORES FOR STRATEGIC REST POINTS IN THE SHADE.MANNING, IOWA USED THEIR FUNDING TO INSTALL 12 LOCALLY-THEMED LAMPS IN THEIR MAINSTREET AREA, CREATED BY LOCAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS. MAKE A DOG PARK – WE’RE LOOKING AT YOU, CHURCH STREET!FREE BIKE SHARE PROGRAMS AT OUR LOCAL LIBRARIES. ROLLINS COLLEGE LAUNCHED ONE OF THE FIRST BIKE SHARE PROGRAMS IN THE STATE FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF WHO COULD SIMPLY CHECK OUT A BIKE FROM THE CAMPUS LIBRARY USING THEIR ROLLINS ID CARD. MOBILITY SHOULD BE SOMETHING EVERYONE CAN ENJOY, EVEN IF THEY CAN’T AFFORD TO PAY FOR IT VIA AN APP.PUBLIC SWINGS POP-UP ACCESSIBILITY RAMPS LIKE WHAT THE FOLKS AT STOPGAP FOUNDATION ARE DOING UP IN CANADA.
OR EVEN A DANCE-0-MAT FROM THE FOLKS AT GAP FILLER IN NEW ZEALAND. WE ALL DESERVE A POP-UP DANCE DISCO IN A PUBLIC
