AARP Foundation Grantmaking Program

AARP Foundation Grantmaking Program

Status: Active; AARP Foundation does not have a set Request For Application (RFA) schedule nor does it accept unsolicited applications.

Geographic Scope: Currently concentrating 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, and Puerto Rico.

Mission: 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 can become sustainable solutions to the challenges facing older adults living with low income.

Focus Areas - What They Fund

Generating Income/Earnings

Grants that increase income or earnings for older adults with low income

Workforce programs that provide upskilling or reskilling opportunities

Work-based learning opportunities or other pathways that help older workers gain skills needed for high-quality employment

Gaining Access to Benefits

Grants that help older adults with low income secure benefits

Benefits that enable older adults to support their health and wellbeing by reducing the financial burden of essential expenses (health care, housing, food)

Securing Refunds/Credits

Grants that help older taxpayers secure refunds and credits they've earned

Free tax preparation services

Assistance applying for property tax relief

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

Supporting Disaster Relief

When natural disasters strike, AARP Foundation distributes grants to local organizations

Support includes immediate relief (food, water, shelter) and long-term support

Assistance with home repair, legal aid, and financial assistance for seniors affected by disasters

Target Population

• Older adults with low income
• Vulnerable older adults facing economic challenges
• Particular attention to removing obstacles that may prevent access to resources and opportunities
• Focus on reaching all older adults facing economic challenges across the 22 target states/territories

Contact Information

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

Grantee Resources Available

• Quarterly Narrative Report Template
• Demographic Data Collection Guidance
• AARP Foundation Grantee FAQ
• Fluxx – AARP Foundation Grants Portal (NEW)
• Fluxx – How to Create an Account
• Fluxx – How to Submit a Pre-Application
• Fluxx – How to Submit a Full Application
• AARP Foundation Grant Recognition and Logo
• 2024 AARP Foundation Grantmaking Grants Database
• HHS Poverty Guidelines for 2023