AARP Foundation Grantmaking Program

AARP Foundation Grantmaking Program

Overview: AARP Foundation does not have a set Request For Application (RFA) schedule nor does it accept unsolicited applications. The Foundation supports projects that can become sustainable solutions to the challenges facing older adults with low income.

Geographic Scope

AARP Foundation is currently concentrating its efforts in 22 U.S. states and territories with high rates of senior poverty:
• Alabama
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• California
• District of Columbia
• Florida
• Georgia
• Illinois
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Michigan
• Mississippi
• New Mexico
• New York
• North Carolina
• Ohio
• Pennsylvania
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Texas
• West Virginia
• Puerto Rico

Approach

As AARP's charitable affiliate, AARP Foundation creates and advances effective solutions to reduce poverty for and with older adults. Through grantmaking, they collaborate with organizations to advance projects that become sustainable solutions to challenges facing older adults living with low income. Work is designed to reach all older adults facing economic challenges, with particular attention to removing obstacles that may prevent access to resources and opportunities.

What They Fund

#### Generating Income/Earnings
Grants that increase income or earnings for older adults with low income, including:

Workforce programs providing upskilling or reskilling opportunities

Work-based learning opportunities

Pathways helping older workers gain skills needed for high-quality employment

#### Gaining Access to Benefits
Grants helping older adults with low income secure benefits, including:

Benefits enabling older adults to support health and wellbeing

Reducing financial burden of essential expenses (health care, housing, food)

#### Securing Refunds/Credits
Grants helping older taxpayers secure refunds and credits they've earned, including:

Free tax preparation

Assistance applying for property tax relief

Helping eligible taxpayers access the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

#### Supporting Disaster Relief
When natural disasters strike, AARP Foundation distributes grants to local organizations helping those affected with:

Immediate relief (food, water, shelter)

Long-term support for home repair

Legal aid access

Financial assistance

Contact Information

Phone: 1-800-775-6776 Email: giving@aarp.org

Resources for Grantees

• Quarterly Narrative Report Template
• Demographic Data Collection Guidance
• AARP Foundation Grantee FAQ
• Fluxx – AARP Foundation Grants Portal
• Fluxx account creation and submission guides
• AARP Foundation Grant Recognition and Logo
• 2024 AARP Foundation Grantmaking Grants Database
• HHS Poverty Guidelines for 2023