Deadline- January 15, 2013
Countries/Region- U.S
Women applicants are invited to apply for Community Action Grants, which is provided by The American Association of University Women (AAUW) empowers women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.
This fund is for 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 equality for women and girls.
- One-year grants- One-year grants provide funding for community-based projects. Topic areas are unrestricted, but should include a clearly defined activity that promotes education and equality for women and girls.
- Two-year grants- Two-year grants provide start-up funds for new projects that address the particular needs of the community and develop girls’ sense of efficacy through leadership or advocacy opportunities. Topic areas are unrestricted, but should include a clearly defined activity that promotes education and equality for women and girls.
Eligibility-
- 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.
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