2026 AARP Community Challenge

Application Deadline: March 4, 2026, 5 pm ET | 2 pm PT

In 2026, the AARP Community Challenge is a grant program to make communities more livable for people of all ages with tangible improvements that jump-start long-term change. AARP will accept applications across three distinct grant opportunities:

• Flagship Grants
• Capacity-Building Microgrants
• Demonstration Grants

Many of the categories for possible funding under each grant opportunity could benefit family caregivers who are over age 50.

Eligible entities include 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations recognized by the IRS; government entities; or other types of organizations considered on a case-by-case basis.