Deadline: 1-Oct-21
AARP Connecticut invites community organizations and governments across the state to apply for the 2021 Livable Communities Grant Program to help the state’s neighborhoods, towns and cities be great places to live for people of all ages.
Focus Areas
AARP Connecticut will evaluate grant requests from nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects that focus on any of the following areas:
- Affordable and accessible housing options for residents 50+
- Delivery of services to help residents 50+ age in the setting of their choice
- Creating safe and enjoyable public spaces for all ages with a focus on the 50+ (such as improving bike and pedestrian infrastructure, public parks, public art, safe street crossings, navigation, etc.)
- Public Transportation
- Fostering intergenerational and multi-cultural connection
- Financial security for low income residents 50+
- Socialization and fostering community connection for older residents
- Education and awareness about LGBTQ elders
- Community accessibility for disabled residents
Funding Information
- Organizations will be selected in 2021 for grants up to $5,000.
- Grants will be one-time funding for a 12-month period starting when the grant is awarded.
Eligibility Criteria
The grants are open to incorporated organizations that are 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) non-profits and Connecticut government entities who seek to make improvements in their neighborhood or community in Connecticut.
AARP will not fund the following types of activities or organizations under this grant program:
- Political activities
- Studies with no follow-up action
- Publication of books or reports
- Acquisition of land and/or buildings
- Research and development for a for-profit or commercial endeavor
- Individuals/salary
- Commercial activity or for-profits
- Capital expenditures
- Ongoing operating expenses.
For more information, visit https://states.aarp.org/connecticut/aarp-connecticut-livable-communities-grant-program-now-accepting-2021-applications
