AARP Community Challenge Flagship Grant
Funding Type
Grant
Grantor Agency
AARP
Grant Range
Up to $15,000
# of Awards Available
Programmatic Area
Capacity Building
Programmatic Area
Community Development
Programmatic Area
Disaster Prevention & Relief
Programmatic Area
Older Adults
Programmatic Area
Transportation
Deadline
2026-03-04
Match Required?
Eligible Entities
The program is open to IRS-recognized nonprofit organizations — such as those with the designations 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4) and 501(c)(6) — as well as to local government entitites
Focus Area
The AARP Community Challenge grant program is part of the nationwide AARP Livable Communities initiative that helps communities make immediate improvements and jump-start long-term progress in support of residents of all ages.
Eligible projects should benefit residents — especially those age 50 and older — in at least one of the following categories: Creating vibrant public places (i.e., parks, open spaces, community amenities); Expanding transportation and mobility options (i.e., walkability, bikeability, transit access; Increasing housing options (i.e., accessible and affordable choices); Enhancing digital connections and digital literacy; and Strengthening disaster resilience (i.e., disaster preparedness and mitigation).
Contact
Link to Opportunity
https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/community-challenge/info-2026/2026-challenge.html
Application Platform
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