AARP Community Challenge Grant Program

Deadline: Applications are due March 5, 2025, by 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT

The AARP Community Challenge grant program is part of the nationwide AARP Livable Communities initiative that helps communities become great places to live for residents of all ages. The program is intended to help communities make immediate improvements and jump-start long-term progress.

Since the program’s debut in 2017, AARP has awarded $20.1 million through over 1,700 grants. Projects have been completed across all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Learn more about the three grant opportunities and much more by visiting AARP.org/CommunityChallenge2025.