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Find similar grantsAARP Community Challenge is sponsored by AARP Utah. The AARP Community Challenge is a grant program designed to support quick-action projects that enhance livability nationwide for people of all ages, especially those 50 and older.
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AARP. org/CommunityChallenge Our annual "quick-action" grant program funds local projects that help make communities more livable for people of all ages Since its debut in 2017, the AARP Community Challenge has invested $24. 3 million in 2,100 livability projects, with a focus on meeting the needs of adults age 50 or older.
In 2026, AARP is doubling its annual investment and will be awarding more than $8 million in community-improving grants. Watch 10 Years of the AARP Community Challenge to learn about the program's history. The application period for the 2026 AARP Community Challenge is now closed.
Selected grantees will be announced in late June. Find more articles and livability resources by clicking the AARP LIVABLE COMMUNITIES text above the page title or by tapping the button below.
"Quick-action" projects can improve and inspire greater livability Frequently Asked Questions Find answers about the application process, eligibility rules, requirements and more Look up the winning grantees and projects by year Find grantees and projects by state or community name Articles and more about the projects and programs funded by AARP's quick-action grants See what's been achieved through our subject-based photo collections See the grantee projects in action by watching short videos featuring local leaders and community members Questions?
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations, government entities, and other organizations on a case-by-case basis. Stellar Living Foundation, as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Utah serving seniors, is eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows few hundred dollars to $15,000 (Flagship Grants); $2,500 (Capacity-Building Microgrants); $10,000-$20,000 (Demonstration Grants). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
AARP Community Challenge is funded by AARP Utah. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Utah. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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The SCI Youth Grant Pitch Contest is a competitive program from Social Capital Inc. that funds youth-led community improvement projects in Greater Boston. Teams of high school students in grades 9 through 12 residing in Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, or Suffolk counties develop project ideas through coaching from local professionals, then pitch their proposals to a live panel of judges. Winning teams receive $1,000 to $2,000 in grant funding to execute their community-strengthening visions. The program builds career skills including public speaking, project management, and team collaboration, while cultivating cross-socioeconomic connections among peers and mentors throughout the region.
The System Innovations Grant (Youth Opportunities Fund) is a multi-year funding opportunity from the Ontario Trillium Foundation that supports collaborative projects working to understand and strengthen systems so they function better for young people. Grants of up to $1,250,000 over five years fund collaboratives of two or more Ontario-based nonprofits aiming to create lasting systemic change that expands opportunities for youth ages 12 to 29, with a particular emphasis on Indigenous, Black, and other racialized youth facing systemic barriers. Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organizations incorporated for at least five years in Ontario with a mandate to serve youth, forming a formal collaborative. Indigenous- and Black-led organizations and collaboratives are prioritized. Applications were due March 11, 2026—check the Ontario Trillium Foundation website for upcoming intake cycles.
Improving Veteran Mental Health Grant Program is a grant from The Cigna Group Foundation that funds nonprofits providing housing stability and wraparound support services to improve the mental health of military veterans. The Foundation committed $9 million over three years addressing housing instability and its mental health impacts, as an estimated 40,000 veterans go without shelter nightly and 1.5 million are at risk of homelessness. Funded programs include mortgage and rental assistance, employment re-entry training, and housing development for veterans. Eligible nonprofits must leverage evidence-informed programs and align with at least one goal: increasing permanent housing, improving housing affordability, or enhancing wraparound services for veterans transitioning from shelters.