Foundation Grants for Women

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:
- 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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