AAUW Community Action Grants
The AAUW Community Action Grants fund innovative STEM projects that empower K–12 girls through hands-on learning, mentorship, and confidence-building opportunities, with a focus on equity and inclusion.
Funder: American Association of University Women
Due Dates: September 17, 2026 (LOI) | January 14, 2027 (Full application, by invitation)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per project; flexible grant periods up to 24 months.
Summary: Supports innovative, community-based projects that empower girls in grades K–12 to pursue STEM through hands-on learning, mentorship, and confidence-building, with a focus on equity and impact.
Key Information: Only nonprofit, educational, or fiscally sponsored organizations are eligible; projects must exclusively serve girls.
Description
This grant funds community-based projects designed to increase girls’ participation and confidence in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. The program emphasizes hands-on STEM learning, mentorship from women in STEM, family engagement, and activities that foster belonging and self-assurance. AAUW prioritizes projects serving girls from historically underrepresented communities, aiming to build a diverse and equitable STEM pipeline. Grantees join a collaborative network and gain access to ongoing learning and visibility opportunities.
