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2026 Capacity-Building Microgrant Application
These $2,500 grants come with added support, including webinars, cohort learning, up to two hours of coaching from national nonprofit organizations working with AARP to support the AARP Community Challenge program, and AARP resources.
Eligible projects should benefit residents - especially those age 50 and older - in at least one of the following categories:
Walk Audits: Conduct walkability assessments with support from America Walks and the AARP Walk Audit Tool Kit.
Bike Audits: Conduct bikability assessments with support from League of American Bicyclists and the AARP Bike Audit Tool Kit.
HomeFit® Guide Modifications: Promote safe, accessible homes throuogh education and/or simple modifications with support from RL Mace Universal Design Institute and the AARP HomeFit® Guide.
Disaster Preparedness Training: Implement training programs and/or distribute preparedness resources with support from SBP and the AARP Disaster Resilience Tool Kit.
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