Title: Community Action Grants
Funding Source: American Association of University Women
Scope: 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.
Areas: * One-year grants ($2,000-$7,000 over one year)
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)
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.
Special consideration is given to projects focused on K-12 and community college girls' and women's achievements in science, technology, engineering or math.
Funds: Awards:
One year grants ($2,000 - $7,000 over one year)
Two year grants ($5,000 - $10,000 over two years)
Deadline: January 15th, 2010
Miscellaneous: There is a $35 filing fee
Before your grant proposal is submitted, the district grants office will be available to review your application, answer any questions, and help you with technical difficulties. Please contact us after reviewing the guidelines if you are planning on submitting this grant.
Please note: Dr. Harper-Marinick is required to review all outgoing proposals as well as the district grants office and your campus president. The district grants interest packet contains grant related information, and includes procedures. |
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