Branch Project Grants
Due between July 1 and October 1
A branch seeking a Branch Project Grant shall submit to the chair a proposal in writing, preferably via e-mail, in a format of the branch’s choosing. The project must have an outreach, education or mentoring component. The application, which needs to be submitted between July 1 and October 1, must include:
- Branch name;
- Contact person;
- E-mail and mailing information;
- Project Summary;
- Grand amount being requested;
- Simplified budget of project costs; and
A list of contributors/supporters, if any.
Career Development Grants
Funding: $2,000–$20,000
Opens: August 1 every year
Deadline: November 15 every year
Community Action Grants
Funding: $3,000-$10,000
Opens: August 1 every year
Deadline: December 1 every year
Community Action Grants provide funding to individuals, AAUW branches and AAUW state organizations as well as community-based nonprofits for innovative programs that promote education and equity for women and girls. Since 1972, AAUW has provided support to hundreds of communities across the United States.
2025
Oct. 20 Branch Project Grant Applications Due to Branch Project Grants Chair
Oct. 15 Start filings 990-N for State and Branches
Nov. 15 Deadline: AAUW American Fellowships; Deadline: AAUW Career Development Grants
Nov. 15 Deadline for filing State equivalent of 990
Dec. 1 Deadline Community Action Grants
Dec. 15 Deadline: Nominations for AAUW-NM Officers to Nominating Committee Chair
Dec. 31 Postmark deadline for AAUW Funds contributions for year
4/2024 rev.