Community Action Grants, American Association of University Women (AAUW)

Purpose: 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 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. Funding period for one-year grant: July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014

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. Funding period for two-year grant: July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2015

Eligibility: Applicants must be women who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Special consideration is given to projects focused on K-12 and community college girls' and women's achievements in science, technology, engineering or math.

Amount available per project: One-year grant: $2,000-$7,000; Two-year grant: $5,000-$10,000

Deadline for HISD Intent to Submit form: January 7, 2013

Deadline for Applications to Funding Agency: January 15, 2013

An Intent to Submit form must be completed and sent to the Office of Community Development in order to apply for any grant for Humble ISD. Please contact Adrianne Holmes at the Office of Community Development at 281-641-8141 for more information.

Link to opportunity:  http://www.act.org/aauw/cag/

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