AARP Demonstration Grants
Funding Type
Grant
Grantor Agency
AARP
Grant Range
Up to $2,500
# of Awards Available
Programmatic Area
Broadband
Programmatic Area
Capacity Building
Programmatic Area
Community Development
Programmatic Area
Older Adults
Programmatic Area
Transportation
Deadline
2026-03-05
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
Demonstration Grants support projects that can be replicated in other communities. Awards typically range from $10,000 to $20,000 and will not exceed $25,000. Eligible projects should benefit residents — especially those age 50 and older — in at least one of the following categories: 1) Pedestrian Safety, improving the safety of streets and sidewalks; 2) High-Speed Internet, increasing broadband access and adoption; and 3) Housing Design Competitions, promoting understanding and implementation of housing policies that support a variety of community needs using the AARP Housing Design Competition Tool Kit.
Contact
Link to Opportunity
https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/community-challenge/info-2026/2026-challenge.html
Application Platform
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