AARP Grants 'Fast Track' Community Programs

Imagine community projects that can be turned around quickly. Sounds unlikely? A program that does just that is open for applications. Started in 2...

February 10, 2023
5:08 AM

Imagine community projects that can be turned around quickly. Sounds unlikely? A program that does just that is open for applications. Started in 2017, the  AARP Community Challenge  program provides grants to improve cities and towns for people of all ages. The city of Tigard is one recent recipient. The program helped fund what's called a Launch Pod food business accelerator. Lloyd Purdy, economic development manager for the City of Tigard, said two food cart businesses have been selected and will launch in the spring.