Deadline: 8/31/2020

Amount: $250,000 max/year

Website: https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/grants/info-2019/advancing-effective-solutions.html

Description:

direct service evidence-based projects that show evidence of helping low-income older adults increase their income/earnings and/or secure benefits. Examples include workforce programs that provide short term, affordable, and/or work-based upskilling or reskilling opportunities that help low-wage older workers gain the skills and competencies needed for employment in fast-growing technology-driven sectors of the economy; programs supporting family caregivers; workplace financial education; and retirement reforms (e.g., establishing an automatic IRA contribution). Three different types of proposals will be supported: 1) ready for pilot; 2) ready for outcomes; and 3) ready to scale.

This funding opportunity is primarily intended for national or regional organizations with built-in distribution channels, such as affiliates, members, chapters or collaborative partnerships. Local organizations will only be considered if they have the ability to serve thousands of low-income older adults, on their own or in conjunction with other organizations.