Clarity and creativity of the programmatic work or project design - the programmatic work or project has (1) clear and specific outcomes and (2) is original and/or innovative in its approach to achieving those outcomes.Strength of the entity’s programmatic work or project rationale - the programmatic work or project meets a demonstrable, documented local need.Relevance of the entity’s programmatic work or proposed project to the mission of AAUW and direct, positive impact on education and equity for women and girls.The following criteria apply to the selection of Community Action Grants: Applications and supporting documents become the sole property of AAUW and will not be returned or held for another year. No provisions exist for reconsideration of grant proposals. AAUW does not provide written or oral evaluations of applicants. To ensure a fair review process, AAUW does not comment on the deliberations of the awards panels. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis according to funds available in a given fiscal year. The panel’s recommendations are subject to final approval by AAUW. Awards are based on the criteria outlined here. The panel meets once a year to review applications for funding. A person holding a current award is eligible for election or appointment to boards, committees, panels, and task forces. Members of the AAUW Board of Directors, committees, panels, task forces and staff, including current interns, are not eligible to apply for AAUW’s fellowships and grants.

Previous Community Action Grant awardees must wait three application cycles before applying for another grant and may not apply for duplicate funding.

Proposals from local community-based nonprofit organizations must be approved and signed by the organization’s executive director.Proposals from AAUW branches or states must be approved and signed by the branch or state president.AAUW branch and state applicants must have 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) tax-exempt status. Organizations (including universities) must have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.Nonprofit organizations and universities must be based in the United States or its territories.General operating support: Open to nonprofit organizations.Project support: Open to nonprofit organizations and universities, AAUW branches or state organizations, and individuals.The organization and proposed activities must promote education and equity for women and girls.Applicants must be individuals, AAUW branches, AAUW state organizations or local community-based nonprofit organizations (including universities).

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