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AARP Community Challenge Grants
Posted on 06/28/25
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, including 42 grants and over $457,000 right here in Iowa.
The AARP Community Challenge funds innovative projects that inspire change in areas such as public places; housing; transportation; digital connections; community resilience; and more.
Community-based nonprofit organizations and local governments are eligible to apply.
- Each year's grant cycle begins when applications open in January
- Applications are due in March
- Selected grantees are announced in June
- All funded projects need to be completed by year's end
Click here to learn more about the projects funded in Iowa and how to apply for a 2026 grant.
