AAUW
Submitted by sbradshaw on Fri, 01/22/2010 - 14:30
Organization Website:
Name of Award:
AAUW Community Action Grants
Application Deadline:
01/16/2011
Grant status:
closed
Award Focus:
Discrimination
Type of Award:
Project Grant
Award Description:
The AAUW Community Action Grants Program provides funds to individuals, AAUW branches, and AAUW state organizations as well as local community-based nonprofit organizations for innovative programs or non-degree research projects that promote education and equity for women and girls. The program's one-year grants ($2,000 to $7,000 each over one year) provide seed money for new projects. Two-year grants ($5,000 to $10,000 each over two years) provide start-up funds for longer-term programs that address the particular needs of the community and develop girls' sense of efficacy through leadership or advocacy opportunities.
Eligibility Guidelines:
To be eligible, applicants must be women who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Nonprofit organizations must be based in the United States. Grant projects must have direct public impact, be nonpartisan, and take place within the United States or its territories. Special consideration is given to projects focused on K-12 and community college girls' and women's achievements in science, technology, engineering or math.
Website/link for the application:
Application Deadline:
Application for 2011 closed, applications will open early next winter
Winners announced:
Here's the Spring 2010 Winners http://www.aauw.org/learn/fellowships_grants/upload/fgaRecipients2010-11.pdf
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