Grant Funding

The Rhode Island Foundation is extending grants of up to $10,000 to local libraries, neighborhood groups, and nonprofits aiming to foster community bonds, with a deadline set for March 22nd. President and CEO David N. Cicilline encourages proposals that enrich life quality, strengthen relationships, invigorate neighborhoods, and bolster community ties.   The 2024 Community Grants…

The AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to fund quick-action projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages. In 2024, the AARP Community Challenge will be accepting applications for three different grant opportunities (Flagship, Capacity Building, and Demonstration).  Important Dates January  10: Application window opens. January 31: Optional Q&A Webinar 2 p.m. (ET)…

AARP announced the winners of its 2023 Community Challenge. Grants totaling more than $3.6 million will support 310 projects across the country and will support rural and urban communities to be great places to grow up and grow older. The four local organizations receiving grants are:   Newport: Bike Newport This project will support Cycling Without…

  The AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to fund quick-action projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages. Since the program’s debut in 2017, AARP has awarded $12.7 million through over 1,060 grants. Projects have been completed across all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin…

The Office of Healthy Aging is part of the multi- year, interagency, No Wrong Door Initiative team led by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS). The No Wrong Door Initiatives focuses on redesigning the State’s system of long-term services and support (LTSS) to improve consumer access and choice. One of the centerpieces…

  For the fifth annual AARP Community Challenge, AARP received more than 3,500 applications from nonprofits and government entities, resulting in a highly competitive selection process.  The projects need to be completed by November 10, 2021. Nearly $3.2 million is being distributed to fund 244 quick-action projects across the country, helping urban, rural and suburban communities…

The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity, Equity and Accessibility: Transportation Planning Grant Program. Planning grants provide an opportunity for communities to consider current and future needs, engage older adults and people with disabilities in planning, and develop a written plan of action. Applicants are required to…

Addressing policy and engaging in advocacy is essential to building healthy, age-friendly communities. The Foundation is accepting letters of intent in the Policy & Advocacy grant focus area. The deadline is Friday, July 23, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. ET. Visit their website to learn more about what can be funded and how to apply. Those…