The AARP Michigan is excited to fund selected initiatives through the Michigan Age-Friendly Communities Grant Program that foster the livability of those aged 50+ in communities.
Donor Name: AARP Michigan
State: Michigan
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/15/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
These grants are intended to support local response to enhancing the lives of those aged 50+ and support the resilience of communities by addressing the local level livability needs. Priority will be given to eligible non-profit organizations and grassroots groups that aim to improve one or more of the following “Eight Domains of Livability,” which include:
- Outdoor Spaces and Buildings: Access to safe and accessible parks, sidewalks, streets, and public buildings.
- Transportation: Affordable, reliable, and accessible options including public transit, walking, biking, and driving.
- Housing: Availability of affordable, appropriate housing and options for aging in place.
- Social Participation: Opportunities to engage in social, cultural, educational, and recreational activities.
- Respect and Social Inclusion: Inclusive community attitudes and programs that encourage intergenerational interaction and respect.
- Work and Civic Engagement: Opportunities for employment, volunteering, and civic involvement regardless of age.
- Communication and Information: Access to information in appropriate formats for all, including older adults and those with limited digital literacy.
- Community and Health Services: Access to affordable health care, supportive services, and programs that promote wellness and independence.
Funding Information
Up to five non-profits, government entities, ad hoc organizations groups, or tribal entities will be selected for grants ranging of up to $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
The program is open to the following types of entities:
- 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4) and 501(c)(6) nonprofits
- Government entities
- Ad hoc community group with a 501(c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) nonprofit fiscal agent
- Tribal entities.
Ineligibility
The following projects are NOT eligible for funding:
- Partisan, political or election-related activities
- Planning activities and assessments and surveys of communities without tangible engagement
- Studies with no follow-up action
- Publication of books or reports
- Acquisition of land and/or buildings
- Sponsorships of other organizations’ events or activities
- Research and development for a nonprofit endeavor
- Research and development for a for-profit endeavor
- The promotion of a for-profit entity and/or its product and services.
For more information, visit AARP Michigan.
