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Altrusa
International Foundation
Mission:
Altrusa International provides community service, develops leadership,
fosters international understanding and encourages fellowship by an
international
network of executives and professionals in diversified career
classifications.
The Altrusa International Foundation is a not-for-profit, philanthropic
corporation established in 1962 by Altrusa International, Inc., a
worldwide
volunteer service organization devoted to contributing to human
well-being
through the development and implementation of effective local community
service programs. Volunteers and beneficiaries include grants for women
and men.
Grant
Awards: $250 - $1,000
Grantor's
Web Site altrusa.com
American
Association of University Women (AAUW)
Mission:
The AAUW Educational Foundation has a long and distinguished history of
advancing educational and professional opportunities for women in the
United
States and around the globe. One of the world's largest sources of
funding
for graduate women, the Educational Foundation is providing $4.5
million
in funding for more than 250 fellowships, grants, and special awards
to outstanding women in the 2009 academic year. Features information on
fellowships, grants, and awards for female students, presented by the
American
Association of University Women (AAUW) in Washington, D.C. Discusses
AAUW
Educational Foundation fellowships and grants, AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund
support for sex discrimination lawsuits, and the International
Federation
of University Women.
Amount
of Grant: not available
Grantor's
Web Site aauw.org/fga/
Arcus
Foundation Grants
Mission:
Provides grants through several funds, to include the Arcus Fund, Gay
&
Lesbian Fund, Great Apes Fund, and the National Fund. The Arcus
Foundation
envisions and contributes to a pluralistic world that celebrates
diversity
and dignity, invests in social justice, and promotes tolerance and
compassion.
The mission of the Arcus Foundation is to achieve social justice that
is
inclusive of sexual orientation, gender identity and race, ...
Amount
of Grant: not available
Grantor's
Web Site arcusfoundation.org
Arthur
M. Blank Family Foundation
Mission:
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation is committed to supporting
programs
and organizations that create opportunity, enhance self-esteem and
increase
awareness about cultural and community issues among young men and
women.
In carrying out its mission, the Foundation identifies critical issues
that resonate with its trustees, establishes goals in these areas, and
supports, through grants and related activities, focused efforts to
achieve
these goals. It seeks to learn from its investments, share what it has
learned, and inspire others in the public and private sectors to make
similar
commitments. The Foundation’s geographic focus is on
communities where
members of the Blank family have deep roots: Atlanta; Maricopa County,
Arizona; and Beaufort County, South Carolina. We also support two
affiliated
funds: the Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation and the Mountain Sky Guest
Ranch Fund in Montana.
Amount
of Grant: not available
Grantor's
Web Site blankfoundation.org
Association
for Women In Science Scholarships and Fellowships
Mission:
The AWIS Education Foundation is pleased to be able to offer
scholarships
to support women working to complete their education in Science,
Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Established by AWIS in 1974,
the Educational Foundation's funds are provided by contributions from
members
and other donors. The inaugural contribution was provided by then
AWIS president, Estelle Ramey, who contributed some of her speaking
fees.
The Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization. All contributions are fully
tax deductible and used exclusively to fund scholarship awards.
Grant
Awards: $1,000 or more
Grantor's
Web Site awis.org/
Avon
Foundation Grants
Mission:
Since it was founded in 1955, the Avon Foundation has been committed to
the mission to improve the lives of women and their families. Now past
the half century milestone, the Avon Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public
charity
that brings this mission to life through two key areas of focus: breast
cancer and domestic violence. From the initial $400 scholarship in
1955,
Avon philanthropy has expanded globally and through 2008 exceeded $660
million raised and awarded worldwide.
Amount
of Grant: varies
Grantor's
Web Site avoncompany.com/
Barbara
Lee Family Foundation Grants
The
Barbara Lee Family Foundation Women in Politics Program Area is
dedicated
to engaging women fully in the American democratic process and
promoting
their participation at all levels of government with grants. The
Barbara
Lee Family Foundation Contemporary Art Program Area is dedicated to
supporting
the visual contemporary art in Boston and the exhibition and
publication
of work by contemporary women artists. Currently grants are by
invitation
only.
Grant
Awards: Not listed.
Grantor's
Web Site barbaraleefoundation.org
Canadian
Women's Foundation (CWF)
CWF
is Canada’s first, and only, national public foundation
designed to raise
and grant funds to meet the needs of women and girls. Women across
Canada
tell us repeatedly that poverty and violence are the two major issues
affecting
self-reliance and independence for women. We are funding dynamic
community
initiatives: CWF has funded innovative, grassroots programs in every
province
and territory, with a focus on helping women and girls who have the
least
access to resources and opportunities. CWF-funded initiatives go
through
a rigorous selection process which is informed by a national strategy
on
each issue. Applications are screened by a national panel of experts
and
community leaders, and only those initiatives that promise the greatest
long-term impacts are selected.
Amount
of Grant: not available
Grantor's
Web Site: cdnwomen.org
Chicago
Foundation for Women
Chicago
Foundation for Women believes that all women and girls should have the
opportunity to achieve their potential and live in safe, just and
healthy
communities. For the last 23 years, the Foundation has influenced
social
justice through advocacy, leadership development, grantmaking and
public
and grantee education. One of the largest women’s funds in the
world, Chicago
Foundation for Women believes that all women and girls in the Chicago
metropolitan
area should have the opportunity to achieve their potential and to live
in safe, just and healthy communities. We support the achievement of
social
justice through grant-making and advocacy. Their work is rooted in
three
principals of women’s human rights:
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Economic security
-
Freedom from violence and
-
Access to health services
Grant
Awards: $5,000 to $50,000
Grantor's
Web Site: cfw.org
Colin
Higgins Foundation
Grantmaking:
Due to the economic downturn, the Board of Directors of the Colin
Higgins
Foundation has been forced to suspend all organizational grantmaking in
2009. The Courage Awards program will continue in 2009. Please check
back
in the winter of 2009 for more information about the Foundation's
grantmaking
plans for 2010
Grant
Awards: $10,000-$20,000
Grantor's
Web Site: colinhiggins.org
Digital
Women Business Grant 2011
Digital
Women will be awarding a businesswoman a $750 cash business grant in
December
2011. To qualify just fill out the application and mail to the address
listed. Your business must be woman owned by at least 51%. All women
business
grant applications must be received no later than October 31, 2011. No
grant application fee!
The
Womens Sport Foundation
The
Women’s Sports Foundation awards grants nationwide, but places
a strong
emphasis on Atlanta, Boston, Chicago and San Antonio metropolitan areas
via the leadership of our community offices.
Grant
Awards: $1,500
Grantor's
Web Site: womenssportsfoundation.org/
Educational
Foundation for Women in Accounting Scholarships
The
Educational Foundation awards scholarships to women who are pursuing
accounting
degrees at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Grant
Awards: $1,000 - $5,000
Grantor's
Web Site efwa.org/scholarships.htm
Girls
Global Education Fund (GGEF)
Grantor's
Web Site ggef.org
Girls
Going Places Entrepreneurship Award
Grant
Awards: Up to $30,000
Grantor's
Web Site
guardianlife.com/womens_channel/girls_going_places/girls_going_places.html
Girls
Inc. Grants
Grantor's
Web Site girlsinc.org
Google
Anita Borg Scholarship
As
part of Google's ongoing commitment to advancing computing and
technology,
we are pleased to provide scholarships to encourage students to excel
in
their studies and become active role models and leaders. We hope these
programs also help in dismantling barriers that keep women and
minorities
from entering computing and technology fields.
Grant
Awards: $1,000 - $10,000
Grantor's
Web Site google.com/anitaborg/
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