2024 AARP Accepting Applications for Community Challenge Grants

The AARP Community Challenge provides grants to fund quick-action projects aimed at helping creating livable communities for people of all ages. Townships are eligible to apply for funds across three grant categories and may apply for more than one opportunity:   

• Capacity-Building Microgrants fund projects that enhance neighborhood walkability and bike-ability.   
• Demonstration Grants fund projects that improve digital connections to prepare and respond to disasters and reconnect communities divided by infrastructure.  
• Flagship Grants fund projects that improve public places; transportation; diversity, equity, and inclusion; civic engagement; community health and economic empowerment; community resilience; and digital connections.  

Applications must be submitted online by March 6, 2024. For more information, including a Q&A Webinar, Frequently Asked Questions, and the online application form, please visit the AARP Grant webpage.