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Community Action Grants – AAUW : Empowering Women Since 1881

To apply for grants from the AAUW for your high school club “Women in Technology,” you can follow these steps:

Steps to Apply for AAUW Community Action Grants

1. Determine Eligibility: Ensure that your club qualifies for the Community Action Grants. Applicants can be individuals, AAUW branches, AAUW state organizations, or local community-based nonprofit organizations (including schools). The project must promote education and equity for women and girls​ (AAUW : Empowering Women Since 1881)​.
2. Prepare Your Proposal:
   • Project Support: If your project is innovative and promotes education and equity for women and girls, it can be eligible for project support. You need to detail the project, its goals, and how it aligns with AAUW’s mission.
   • General Operating Support: If your organization is a nonprofit, you can apply for general operating support.
3. Gather Required Documents:
   • A clear and detailed project proposal.
   • A budget outline for the project, including expenses and justification.
   • Letters of support from community partners or other collaborators.
   • Evidence of 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) tax-exempt status if applicable​ (AAUW : Empowering Women Since 1881)​.
4. Submit Your Application:
   • Visit the AAUW Fellowships and Grants page to access the application form and detailed guidelines​ (AAUW : Empowering Women Since 1881)​​ (AAUW : Empowering Women Since 1881)​.
   • Complete the application, ensuring all required information and documents are included.
   • Submit the application by the specified deadline. For example, the application for Community Action Grants usually opens in September and the deadline for submission is mid-November​ (AAUW : Empowering Women Since 1881)​.
5. Follow Up:
   • After submission, you may need to provide additional information or clarification as requested by the AAUW review panel.
   • The AAUW review panel meets once a year to review applications and awards are made on a competitive basis according to funds available​ (AAUW : Empowering Women Since 1881)​.

Additional Resources

• AAUW Website: Check the AAUW website regularly for updates on application deadlines and new funding opportunities.
• STEMEd for Girls Program: If your project involves STEM education, consider integrating it with the STEMEd for Girls program, which provides additional resources and support for high school girls pursuing STEM careers​ (AAUW : Empowering Women Since 1881)​.

By following these steps, you can effectively apply for AAUW grants to support your “Women in Technology” club and its initiatives.