How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in AARP Foundation. Before you can submit a formal grant application, you must meet basic eligibility requirements for funding and then submit an Online Letter of Inquiry via our website.

We encourage you to review the grant opportunities section for in-depth information about available grants.

Prior to submitting a proposal, you must submit a Letter of Inquiry. Proposals will not be considered for support unless a Letter of Inquiry has been submitted and the applying organization has been invited to submit a full proposal.

Upon receiving an invitation from AARP Foundation to submit a full proposal, applicants must submit their proposals through the Online Grant Application Submission System.

Online Grant Application

If your organization meets the foundation's basic eligibility requirements, your next step is to read the RFP associated with the grant opportunity. If you have questions, please email us at foundationgrants@aarp.org.
Next, complete the online Letter of Inquiry. AARP Foundation will email you to confirm its receipt, and will respond within two weeks if you have been invited to submit a full proposal. Please note that proposals will not be considered for support unless the applying organization has completed and submitted the online Letter of Inquiry.
If you receive an invitation to apply, complete the online grant application. Depending on the complexity of your proposal, this grant application can take some time to prepare, so be sure to allow yourself that time.

Submit your grant proposal online, following the instructions provided. AARP Foundation will email you to confirm its receipt within 48 hours.