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Join AARP Vermont to learn about 2026 Community Challenge grants that fund projects improving livability. Bring your ideas and questions!
About the Event
AARP is accepting applications to the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program which funds projects that make tangible improvements that jump-start long-term change to improve livability.
Please join AARP Vermont staff to learn more about the grant opportunities available in 2026 and previously funded projects in VT. Join us and ask your questions or share your idea for funding.
2026 Grant Opportunities:
- Flagship Grants Support projects that improve public places; transportation; housing; digital connections; and disaster resilience. Awards range from a few hundred dollars to $15,000.
- Capacity-Building Microgrants $2,500 grants paired with expert support, webinars, and cohort learning. Focus areas include walk audits, bike audits, HomeFit® Guide modifications, and disaster preparedness training.
- Demonstration Grants Designed to replicate promising local efforts. Topics include pedestrian safety (funding support from Toyota Motor North America), high-speed internet (funding support from Microsoft), and housing design competitions. Awards typically range from $10,000-$20,000, and will not exceed $25,000.
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