Community Action Grants - American Association Of University Women

Grant Name: Community Action Grants

Funding Organization: American Association Of University Women

Grant Cycle: January 17 (usually January 15)

Phone: 319/337-1716 ext. 60

Address:

AAUW
Fellowships and Grants
101 ACT Drive
P.O. Box 4030
Iowa City, IA 52243-4030

Website: http://www.aauw.org/learn/fellowships_grants/community_action.cfm

Email: aauw@act.org

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.

How to Apply: Print and read these documents and follow instructions provided, Register, Take the Eligibility Quiz, Complete the Application, What Is the Status of My Application?

Background: 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.

Other Important Information:

• 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 yearsJuly 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.