AARP Vermont invites local eligible non-profit organizations and governments across the state to apply for the 2025 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. AARP Community Challenge grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more.
This year, the AARP Community Challenge is accepting applications across three different grant opportunities:
- Capacity-building microgrants are paired with additional resources, such as one-on-one coaching from national nonprofit organizations, webinars, cohort learning opportunities and more for improving walkability, bikeability; implementing safe, accessible home modifications; and disaster preparedness training.
- Demonstration grants fund projects that encourage replication of exemplary local efforts. This year’s focus is on improving pedestrian safety with funding support from Toyota Motor North America; expanding high-speed internet access and adoption with funding support from Microsoft; reconnecting communities divided by infrastructure; and implementing housing choice design competitions.
- Flagship grants support projects that improve public places; transportation; housing; digital connections; and community resilience.
AARP Vermont will host an informational webinar about the Community Challenge on January 21st at 1:00 PM. Register at: events.aarp.org/VTCCG25. In addition, AARP Vermont will offer grant writing assistance to eligible applicants. The request form for grant writing assistance and more information can be found at aarp.org/vt.