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AARP Community Challenge 2024 Walk Audits – Implement walk audit assessments to enhance safety and walkability in communities (especially for people age 50-plus), with support from America Walks and using the AARPWalk Audit Tool Kit. Demonstration Grants Supporting demonstration efforts that encourage replication of promising local efforts,this grant opportunity will accept applications for projects that benefit residents (especially those age 50 and older). While there is not a defined budget range for this category, similar projects tend to fall between $10,000- $20,000 and will not exceed $50,000. Applications will be accepted in the following categories: NEW! Enhancing digital connectivity to prepare and respond to disasters for residents (especially those age 50-plus), the importance of which is discussed in the AARP Disaster Resilience Tool Kit. NEW! Facilitating equitable engagement to reconnect communities that have been divided by infrastructure (with a focus on people age 50-plus), as highlighted in AARP’s award-winning Before the Highway article series. Implementing housing choice design competitions that increase community understanding of the benefits of a variety of housing options including accessory dwelling units, Missing Middle Housing, tiny homesand other housing solutions (especially for people age 50-plus), and encourage implementation of policies that enable greater choice in housing. See Attachment C for examples from previous AARP Community Challenge funded projects. Eligible Organizations may apply for more than one grant opportunity and may submit multiple applications. ELIGIBILITY Each project must satisfy the guidelines as described in the GRANT OPPORTUNITY section above and the following Organization Type, Mission Focus and Project Type criteria to be eligible: ORGANIZATION TYPE: The program is open to the following types of organizations: o 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4) and 501(c)(6) nonprofits (Nonprofit organizations must be recognized by the IRS to receive funds.) o Government entities o Other types of organizations considered on a case-by-case basis. (Funds will not be provided to any for-profit company, nor individuals. However, AARP does allow for IRS recognized 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4) and 501(c)(6) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations or government entities to serve as fiscal sponsors of grants.) MISSION FOCUS: AARP will evaluate each project based on its consistency with the AARP mission to serve the needs of people 50-plus. PROJECT TYPE: AARP Community Challenge grants may be used to support three project types. Project types described below will be prioritized over those that support ongoing programming or events. o Permanent physical improvements in the community o Temporary demonstrations that lead to long-term change o New, innovative programming pilots or services Learn more at AARP.org/CommunityChallenge Questions? Email CommunityChallenge@AARP.org 3 Qbhf!295!pg!342