Communitychallenge@aarp.org

The AARP Community Challenge provides funding for projects that work to improve livability for all residents of a community. The program vision is that urban, suburban, and rural communities in the United States are accessible for all.

The project goals are:

• Deliver a range of transportation and mobility options in the community that increase connectivity, walkability, bikeability, and/or and access to public and private transit
• Create vibrant public places in the community that improve open spaces, parks, and access to other amenities
• Support the availability of a range of housing in the community that increase accessible and affordable housing options
• Other improvements based on the most important needs in the community and the best quick-action ideas to address them

Project types that will be prioritized include:

• Permanent physical improvement in the community
• Temporary demonstrations that will lead to long-term change
• New and innovative programming or services

Examples of past projects are described on the program website.

Eligible applicants include:

• 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations
• Government entities
• Other types of organizations, considered on a case-by-case basis

Award amounts are not provided.

Links to additional guidance, application instructions , and the online application portal are available on the program website.