2025 AARP Community Challenge
Funding TypeGrant
Grantor Agency
AARP
Grant Rangevariable
# of Awards Availablen/a
Programmatic AreaBroadband
Programmatic AreaCapacity Building
Programmatic AreaCommunity Development
Programmatic AreaHealth
Programmatic AreaHousing
Programmatic AreaTransportation
Programmatic AreaWorkforce & Economic Development
Deadline March 6, 2025
Match Required?
Match Amountno
Eligible Entities501(c)(3), 501(c)(4) and 501(c)(6) nonprofits (Nonprofit organizations must be recognized by the IRS to receive funds). Government entities. Other types of organizations considered on a case-by-case basis. (Funds will not be provided to any for-profit company, nor individuals. However, AARP does allow for IRS recognized 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4) and 501(c)(6) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations or government entities to serve as fiscal sponsors of grants).
Focus AreaThe AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to fund quick-action projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages. In 2024, the AARP Community Challenge will be accepting applications for three different grant opportunities: 1) Flagship Grants – This is AARP’s flagship Community Challenge grant program where grants have ranged from several hundred dollars for smaller, short-term activities to tens of thousands of dollars for larger projects. These grants will support projects that improve public places; transportation; housing; digital connections; community resilience; and community health and economic empowerment. 2) Capacity-Building Microgrants – These $2,500 grants are combined with additional valuable resources, such as webinars, cohort learning opportunities, up to two hours of one-on-one coaching, and AARP publications. This grant opportunity will accept applications for projects that support Walk Audits, Bike Audits and HomeFit® Modifications. 3) Demonstration Grants – These grants encourage replication of promising local efforts, this grant opportunity will accept applications for digital connectivity to prepare for and respond to disasters; equitable engagement to reconnect communities; and housing choice design competitions. NOTE: AARP Community Challenge grants may be used to support the following project types, which will be prioritized over those that support ongoing programming or events: Permanent physical improvements in the community, Temporary demonstrations that lead to long-term change, and/or New, innovative programming pilots or services.
Contactcommunitychallenge@aarp.org
Link to Opportunityhttps://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/community-challenge/info-2024/2024-challenge.html
Application Platformhttps://aarpcommunitychallenge.secure-platform.com/2024/
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