Funder: AARP
Eligibility: Nonprofits, local government entities, and other organizations on a case-by-case basis
Eligibility: Nonprofits, local government entities, and other organizations on a case-by-case basis
Funding purpose: Quick-action projects that improve community livability, with a focus on the needs of people 50 and older
Grant amounts: $2,500 to $25,000 (depending on grant type)
Grant amounts: $2,500 to $25,000 (depending on grant type)
Funded projects may address initiatives such as improving public spaces, programming, transportation, digital connections, broadband access/adoption, as well as disaster resilience.
In 2026, AARP is doubling its annual investment and plans to award more than $8 million in grants. There are three funding opportunities this year:
In 2026, AARP is doubling its annual investment and plans to award more than $8 million in grants. There are three funding opportunities this year:
- Flagship Grants (up to $15,000)
- Capacity-Building Microgrants ($2,500, plus technical support and cohort learning)
- Demonstration Grants (typically $10,000–$20,000, up to $25,000)
Let’s Move in Libraries compiled a list of 81 library-related AARP Community Challenge grants awarded since 2017.
For more information and a link to the application portal: https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/community-challenge/info-2026/2026-challenge.html
For more information and a link to the application portal: https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/community-challenge/info-2026/2026-challenge.html
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