AARP Oregon

Now in its tenth year, AARP will double its investment, awarding over $8 million in grants as part of its nationwide Livable Communities initiative, which supports the efforts of cities, towns, neighborhoods and rural areas to become great places to live for all residents, especially those age 50 and older.

AARP Iowa invites local eligible non-profit organizations and governments across the state to apply for the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 4. AARP Community Challenge grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more.

Applications accepted through March 4 at 5 pm.

AARP grants aim to make communities in North Carolina more livable for people of all ages

Applications accepted through March 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT

Applications accepted through March 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT

Applications accepted through March 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Applications accepted through March 4, 2026 at 4 p.m. (CST)

Do you have an idea to make your community an even better place to live?

Building great communities takes time – but small, tangible improvements can spark lasting change. That’s the idea behind the AARP Community Challenge, a grant program launched in 2017 to support quick-action projects that enhance livability nationwide.