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AARP Community Challenge 2024 <br /> <br />AARP is currently soliciting applications for 2024funding. Applicationsare due by March 6, 2024, 5:00 p.m. <br />ET / 2:00 p.m. PT, and all projects must be completed by December 15, 2024. <br />Applications must be submitted through aarp.org/communitychallenge. See Attachment A for the sample <br />application. <br />GRANT OPPORTUNITY AREAS <br />In 2024, the AARP Community Challenge is accepting applications across three different grant opportunities. <br />Each opportunity will receive a consistent approach to scoring (see the Scoring section below). <br /> Flagship Grants <br />In AARP’s flagship Community Challenge grant program, grants have ranged from several hundred dollars <br />for smaller, short-term activities to tens of thousands of dollars for larger projects. Since 2017, AARP has <br />funded projects ranging from $500 to $50,000 with an average grant amount of $11,900 (83% of grants <br />have been under $20,000). AARP also reserves the right to award compelling projects of any dollar <br />amount. We are accepting applications for projects that benefit residents (especially those age 50 and <br />older) in the following categories: <br /> Creating vibrant public places that improve open spaces, parks and access to other amenities; <br /> Delivering a range of transportation and mobility options that increase connectivity, walkability, <br />bikeability and access to public and private transit; <br /> Supporting a range of housing options that increases the availability of accessible and affordable <br />choices; <br /> Increasing digital connections by expanding high-speed internet and enhancing digital literacy <br />skills of residents; <br /> Supporting community resilience through investments that improve disaster management, <br />preparedness and mitigation for residents; <br /> Improving community health and economic empowerment to support residents’ financial well- <br />being and improve health outcomes. <br /> Capacity-Building Microgrants <br />Combining $2,500 grants with additional resources, such as webinars, cohort learning opportunities, up to <br />two hours of one-on-one coaching with leading national organizations and AARP publications, this grant <br />opportunity will accept applications for projects that benefit residents (especially those age 50 and older) <br />in the following categories: <br /> NEW! Bike Audits – Implement bike audit assessments to enhance safety and bikeability in <br />communities (especially for people age 50-plus), with support from League of American Bicyclists <br />and using the AARP Bike Audit Tool Kit. <br /> NEW! HomeFit® Modifications – Implement education, simple home modifications and/or easy <br />home safety and accessibility solutions to make “lifelong homes” (especially for people age 50- <br />plus), with support from RL Mace Universal Design Institute and using the AARP HomeFit® Guide. <br />Learn more at AARP.org/CommunityChallenge Questions? Email CommunityChallenge@AARP.org <br />2 <br />Qbhf!294!pg!342 <br /> <br />