The AARP Community Challenge is accepting applications across three different grant opportunities, two of which are new this year:
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; diversity, equity and inclusion; digital connections; community resilience; civic engagement; and community health and economic empowerment.
2. NEW in 2023! Capacity-Building Microgrants
This opportunity combines $2,500 grants with additional resources, such as webinars, cohort learning opportunities, up to two hours of one-on-one coaching from America Walks or 880 Cities, and AARP publications. These new grants will accept applications for projects that support Walkability and Community Gardens.
3. NEW in 2023! Demonstration Grants
Supporting demonstration efforts that encourage replication of promising local efforts, this new grant opportunity will accept applications for projects that build capacity towards transportation systems change and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) design competitions.
A video that explains the grant program and sample social media posts can be found by clinking on this LINK
Please visit www.AARP.org/CommunityChallenge for more information and to see some of the winners in action – helping to revitalize alleyways, create vibrant public spaces, design safer crosswalks and much more.
