The AAUW's International Project Grants are now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to apply and read more about this opportunity by clicking here.
About AAUW international Projects Grants
Opportunity Details
AAUW’s International Project Grants foster lasting impact by supporting International Fellowship alumnae who return to their home countries to lead community-based initiatives. These grants empower alumnae to apply their academic expertise and leadership skills to projects that advance gender equity and improve the lives of women and girls.
From securing property rights for widows to establishing safe and dignified workspaces for cassava producers, alumnae-led initiatives address urgent and deeply rooted equity challenges. By providing targeted funding, AAUW enables alumnae to drive meaningful, locally grounded change — supporting vulnerable yet resilient communities and creating pathways toward greater opportunity and empowerment for women and girls.
Benefits of AAUW international Projects Grants
- A $15,000 grant is provided. Grant Term is from July 1 - June 30.
AAUW international Projects Grants Requirements
International Project Grants are awarded exclusively to individuals who:
- Identify as a woman
- Are an AAUW International Fellowship alumna who has successfully completed the academic program for which they received a fellowship and all related reporting requirements by June 30th of the application year
- Applicants are expected to reside in and implement their project within their home country for the duration of the grant period.
- Exception for Displacement: Applicants who are residing outside their home country due to conflict, political instability, or humanitarian circumstances may be permitted to implement their project in their current country of residence. In such cases, applicants must demonstrate a meaningful connection to the host community and clearly articulate how the project addresses local needs.
- Are the primary project director, with control over all programmatic, budgetary, administrative, and editorial decisions.
- Are leading a project that has a direct positive impact for women and girls in
their community.
Citizenship & Immigration Status
Grant recipients must be non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Application Date and Process
- Applicants are required to submit a project proposal and supporting budget.
Application Deadline
30 September, 2025
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