AARP Foundation aims to achieve positive outcomes for older adults with low income by focusing on increasing their income and decreasing their expenditures. This involves promoting gainful employment, securing benefits, and accessing refunds and credits. The foundation emphasizes equitable strategies and services that tackle systemic barriers, racial and ethnic disparities, and biases that perpetuate economic instability.
The "Small Dollar, Big Impact" grants program focuses on supporting new projects in Wisconsin that are aimed at improving communities to make them better places for all ages to live, work, and play. Guided by the principle that simple, short-term, and low-cost solutions can have a significant impact on the shaping of neighborhoods and cities, the program encourages the use of the AARP Livable Communities Resource library for project development. These projects might include placemaking, public space improvements, and enhancements to walkability, among others. AARP Wisconsin may award up to $1,000 for one or more eligible projects, covering partial or total project costs. All projects must be completed within 60 days from the announcement of winners and should follow local and state guidelines for public engagement.