The inaugural awards made through the foundation's grants program will help organizations across eighteen states and the District of Columbia working to address older Americans' needs in the areas of hunger and income. Through the foundation's Hunger Innovation initiative, grants were awarded to ten nonprofits that have made a significant impact on community food security and sustainable food systems.
The foundation also awarded Recession Recovery Income Grants to ten nonprofits working to help older adults upgrade their job skills, obtain employment, and access benefits, work supports, and services designed to protect them from financial insecurity; recipients include the Florida Institute for Workforce Innovation ($190,880).
For a complete list of grants, visit the AARP Foundation Web site.
“AARP Foundation Awards $3.7 Million in Grant Funding to Organizations That Help Vulnerable Older Americans.” AARP Foundation Press Release 1/26/12.
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