AARP Community Challenge
Forecasted
AARP Community Challenge supports local nonprofits and governments in carrying out quick-action projects that make communities more livable for all ages, especially adults 50 and older.
Funder: AARP
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Flagship: a few hundred dollars to about $15,000 | Microgrants: $2,500 | Demonstration: typically $10,000–$20,000, up to $25,000
Summary: Quick-action grants support local projects that make communities more livable for all ages, especially adults 50 and older.
Key Information: Applicants must be IRS-recognized nonprofits or local government entities; individuals and for-profit companies are ineligible.
Description
The AARP Community Challenge is an annual grant program within AARP’s nationwide Livable Communities initiative. It funds quick-action projects that make towns, cities and neighborhoods more livable and age-friendly for residents of all ages, with a focus on adults 50 and older. The aim is to meet immediate needs while sparking longer-term community improvements.
Supported work typically includes permanent physical improvements, temporary demonstrations intended to lead to lasting change, and pilots of new programs or services. AARP evaluates projects for consistency with its mission to serve people 50 and older. Project types and priorities can change from year to year.
