The Community Action Grants program is an initiative of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) offering funds to programs for addressing issues related to the needs of women and girls. Under this grant program, proposals for projects that use innovative approaches to address local community needs or build linkages among community partners are encouraged. This grant program gives special consideration to projects that focus on K-14 (including 2-year colleges) girls’ achievement in math, science and/or technology.
AAUW is currently seeking applications from eligible individuals/NGOs from US for Community Action Grants Program. Community Action grants provide 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.
Types of Grants
One-year grants
($2,000 – $7,000 over one year July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013)
One-year grants provide seed money for new projects. Topic areas are unrestricted, but should include a clearly defined activity that promotes education and equity for women and girls.
Two-year grants
($5,000 – $10,000 over two years – July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2014)
Two-year grants 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. Topic areas are unrestricted, but should include a clearly defined activity that promotes education and equity for women and girls.
Eligibility Conditions
- Applicants must be individuals, AAUW branches, AAUW state organizations or local community-based non-profit organizations (including universities).
- Project Directors must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
- Non-profit organizations and universities must be based in the U.S.
- Organizations (including universities) must have 501(c)(3) tax exempt status. AAUW branch/state applicants must have 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) tax exempt status.
- AAUW boards, committees, panels, task forces, staff and current interns are not eligible to apply for AAUW awards.
- The proposed activity must have direct community or public impact.
- Proposals from AAUW branches or AAUW state organizations must be approved and signed by the branch or state president.
- Proposals from local community-based non-profit organizations must be approved and signed by the organization’s executive director.
- The proposed activity must take place within the U.S. or its territories.
Last date for submitting the applications is January 15, 2012.
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