AARP Nebraska Now Accepting 2025 Community Challenge Grant Applications

AARP Nebraska invites eligible, local nonprofit organizations and government entities to apply for the 2025 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 5, 2025, at 4 p.m. Central. AARP Community Challenge grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more.

“AARP Nebraska is dedicated to working with residents, advocates, and policymakers to make our communities better places to live for people of all ages—especially Nebraskans 50 and over. This grant program aims to be a catalyst for transformative action,” said Todd Stubbendieck, AARP Nebraska’s State Director.

Now in its ninth year, the program is part of AARP’s nationwide Livable Communities initiative, which supports the efforts of cities, towns, neighborhoods, and rural areas to become great places to live. Since 2017, AARP has invested $20.1 million toward 1,700 projects—including 29 in Nebraska—across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

“AARP is committed to creating communities where people of all ages and abilities can thrive,” said Nancy LeaMond, AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer. “The Community Challenge helps cities, towns, and counties get things started with small improvements that can kick-start meaningful changes that improve people’s lives and strengthens the places they call home.”

The AARP Community Challenge grant program is open to eligible 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations and government entities. Other types of organizations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Grants can range from several hundred dollars for small, short-term activities to tens of thousands for larger projects. All projects must be consistent with AARP’s mission to serve the needs of people 50 and older along with other eligibility criteria. Selected projects must be completed by December 15, 2025. To apply and view past grantees, visit AARP.org/CommunityChallenge.