MADISON — AARP Wisconsin is now accepting applications from across the state for “Small Dollar, Big Impact” grants, which will be awarded to projects designed to improve a community and make it a better place for everyone to live, work, and play as they age.

Grants of up to $1,000 will be awarded once a month from June through November. The grant amount could be a portion of or the total cost for the project. All projects must be completed within 60 days from winner announcement.

Since 2016, AARP has offered a Community Challenge Grant program that funds projects in communities throughout Wisconsin and the U.S. Beginning in 2018, and for 2019, AARP Wisconsin funded several additional projects in the state that applied for these grants but were not selected.

Applications for the first grant cycle will be due by May 18, with the winner announced on June 4. Future grant applications will be due by June 15, July 20, Aug. 17, Sept. 21 and Oct. 19.

AARP will prioritize projects that aim to improve one or more of the following “8 Domains of Livability,” which include: Outdoor spaces and public places, transportation, housing, social participation, respect, and social inclusion, work and civic engagement, communication and information and community and health services.

The grant program is open to some nonprofits and government entities in Wisconsin. Other types of organizations will be considered on a case-by-case basis. A full listing of requirements and expectations, as well as a link to apply for the grants, can be found at www.aarp.org/wi.