The 2020 AARP Community Challenge is On!

Learn about the details and deadlines for this year’s “quick-action” grant program

AARP Livable Communities, February 5, 2020

The application period for the 2020 AARP Community Challenge is open!

The AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to fund “quick-action” projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages. Applications are being accepted for projects to improve housing, transportation, public space, technology (“smart cities”), civic engagement and more.

APPLY TO THE 2020 AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE!

AARP Community Challenge

Please read this page and the following downloadable materials before starting the application process. When ready, click on the image or one of the yellow “Apply” bars to register for the 2020 AARP Community Challenge.

Attachment A: Sample Online Application

Attachment B: Sample ‘After-Action’ Report

Attachment C: Past Challenge Projects

Attachment D: Required Deliverables

Challenge Overview: A PDF of the information on this page

Challenge Home Page: AARP.org/CommunityChallenge

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SEE PAST PROJECTS!

APPLY TO THE 2020 AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE!

Important Dates

  • April 1, 2020: Applications are due by 11:59 pm (ET)
  • May 26, 2020:Applicants will be notified of their status this week
  • July 15, 2020: The selected grantees will be announced to the public — and the project work can begin — on or around this date
  • November 9, 2020:All funded projects must be completed 
  • December 11, 2020: Deadline for after-action reports 

https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/community-challenge/info-2020/2020-challenge.html