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Request for Applications

AARP Foundation Seeks Proposals for Direct Service 

With these Request for Applications (RFAs) for Direct Service projects, AARP Foundation seeks projects that advance economic opportunity among low-income older adults.

Direct Service RFA


AARP Foundation Grantmaking

Advancing Economic Opportunity Among Older Adults

 

Grant Application Process

Grants Application Portal

Eligible applicants are invited to submit a brief pre-application that contains background about their organization, basic information about their project model and its implementation, their commitment to equity and how their project’s proposed outcomes align with AARP Foundation’s mission and the objectives. 

Based on the pre-application responses, AARP Foundation will invite a full application from selected applicants that will require additional information and supporting attachments as listed in the below chart. The application questions require concise and specific answers. Applications missing any required attachments will not be reviewed for funding consideration.”

Project Type - Direct Service

Required Pre-Application/

Application Sections

 Required Attachments
(PDF, MSWord, MSExcel)		 Funding Range

Direct Service - Ready to Pilot

Small-scale projects to test the feasibility of a project’s approach, methods, and procedures that are intended to be used in a larger-scale project. The program model is developed and it needs to be tested thoroughly in alternate locations and/or among older adults with low income.
  • Contact
  • Organizational Details
  • Project Details- Pre-Application
  • Project Details
  • Financial Information
  • Outcomes Measurement
  1. Detailed project budget
  2. Most recent audited financial statements
  3. Outputs Data Collection Table
  4. Outcomes Table
  5. Logic Model 
    (guidance/optional template)
 Maximum award of $100K per year, for up to 3 years

Direct Service - Ready for Outcomes

Program has been developed, pilot-tested and implemented among older adults with low income. A program/project evaluation was conducted that indicated older adult program participants achieved the program outcomes.
  • Contact
  • Organizational Details
  • Project Details- Pre-Application
  • Project Details
  • Financial Information
  • Outcomes Measurement
  1. Theory of Change
  2. Detailed project budget
  3. Most recent audited financial statements
  4. Outputs Data Collection Table
  5. Outcomes Table
  6. Logic Model 
    (guidance/optional template)
  7. Evaluation Reports
 Maximum award of $250K per year, for up to 3 years
       

Eligibility Criteria, Timeline and Application Portal

AARP Foundation RFA Funding Eligibility

The following are NOT eligible for funding:

  • Grants for individuals;
  • Debt retirement or operating deficits;
  • Endowments or reserve funds;
  • Political organizations or campaigns;
  • Lobbying legislators or influencing elections;
  • Sponsorship of fundraising events;
  • Marketing endeavors and personal research;
  • Organizations located outside the United States or its territories;
  • Expenses unrelated to the project being funded.
AARP Foundation Social Connectedness Timeline for March 2019 RFA

Application Timeline

  • March 2022: Funding opportunity announced and online pre-application made available 
  • April 15, 2022, 5:00pm ET: Required Pre-Application Deadline
  • Week of May 2, 2022: Full Applications Invited 
  • May 31, 2022, 5:00pm ET: Invited Full Application Deadline 
  • June 2022: Clarification period (as needed) 

  • July 2022: Applicants notified of award decisions and funding determinations 

 

AARP Foundation Grantmaking

Application Portal Submission

Grants Application Portal

All grant applications must be submitted through AARP Foundation's grants application portal.