The AARP Foundation invites organizations to submit applications for forward-thinking direct-service projects that develop and test new approaches and solutions for helping older adults with low income secure the essentials and increase economic opportunity.
Donor Name: AARP Foundation
State: Selected States
County/Parish: All Counties and Parishes
Territory: Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/04/2023
Size of the Grant: $50,000 and $250,000
Grant Duration: 3 years
Details:
AARP Foundation has specific objectives that focus on achieving outcomes for older adults with low income by increasing income and decreasing expenditures, primarily through gainful employment; accessing benefits; and securing refunds and credits. Their work prioritizes equitable strategies and services that address systemic barriers, racial and ethnic disparities, and other biases that perpetuate economic instability.
AARP Foundation aims to fund organizations working to solve urgent problems and will support projects across the lifecycle, including program implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of learnings.
These projects would test or expand new methods for helping vulnerable older adults grow their income and reduce their expenditures, leading them on a path toward financial stability.
The Foundation is seeking proposals for:
- Innovative program pilots
- Expansion of successful programs to include:
- A focus on older adults with low income for the first time
- A new intervention component
This funding is not intended to support general operations or current program implementation. All proposed programs must be focused on older adults with low income. Organizations that have experience with effective direct-service programs will be prioritized for this opportunity.
Advancing Equitable, Effective Solutions
Direct-Service Classifications: Funds must be used for programs providing a direct service for older adults with low income. Applicants should review the following definitions to identify which classification is most relevant to the proposed project.
- Ready to Pilot: Projects to test the feasibility of an intervention approach, methods, and procedures that are intended to be used in a larger-scale program. The program model is developed and needs to be tested among older adults with low income.
- Ready to Expand: Program has been developed, pilot-tested, and implemented among older adults with low income. New methods or strategies will be added to the program to expand its offerings to make a deeper, multifaceted impact.
Funding Information
- AARP Foundation’s estimated total program funding for this opportunity is up to $1.5 million. They request that proposed budgets realistically and appropriately align with the program design. Historically, grant amounts for similar opportunities have ranged between $50,000 and $250,000 per year.
- This opportunity will provide funding for two to three years.
Eligibility Criteria
- AARP Foundation will prioritize applications that serve populations disproportionately affected by systemic barriers, racial and ethnic disparities, and other harmful biases. Additionally, they have a particular interest in projects/programs that serve older adults in 22 U.S. states and territories with high levels 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.
- The following are not eligible for funding:
- Grants for individuals
- Debt retirement or operating deficits
- Endowments or reserve funds
- Political organizations or campaigns
- Lobbying of legislators or influencing of elections
- Sponsorship of fundraising events
- Marketing endeavors and personal research
- Organizations located outside the United States or its territories
- Indirect expenses unrelated to the project being funded.
For more information, visit AARP Foundation.
