[American Association of University Women](https://www.aauw.org)

March 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Up to $15,000 per project; grant term is 1 year (July 1 – June 30)

Supports AAUW International Fellowship alumnae to lead community-based projects advancing gender equity for women and girls in their home countries.

--- ## Description This opportunity provides targeted support to AAUW International Fellowship alumnae who return to their home countries to implement impactful, community-based projects. The grant empowers women to leverage their academic and leadership expertise to address urgent and persistent equity challenges, such as property rights, workplace safety, and educational access, with the ultimate goal of advancing gender equity and improving the lives of women and girls. Projects can be new or build upon existing initiatives, as long as they demonstrate clear alignment with AAUW’s mission and have measurable, positive outcomes for women and girls. --- ## Due Dates - March 2026 (anticipated full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $15,000 per project - Grant term: 1 year (July 1 – June 30) - Funds must be dedicated to project purposes and cannot be used for salaries, stipends, legislative or electoral activities, fundraising, grants to others, tuition, scholarships, or infrastructure/building projects. --- ## Eligibility - Open exclusively to individuals who: - Identify as a woman - Are AAUW International Fellowship alumnae who have successfully completed their academic program and all related reporting requirements by June 30 of the application year - Are non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents - Will reside in and implement their project in their home country for the duration of the grant - Exception: Those displaced by conflict or humanitarian circumstances may implement in their current country if they demonstrate strong ties and address local needs - Are the primary project director with full decision-making authority - Propose a project with direct, positive impact for women and girls - Not eligible: - AAUW Board members, employees, consultants, interns, contract workers, and their immediate families - Applicants serving as Review Panelists in the application year - Alumnae who did not complete their fellowship program or reporting requirements --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted via the [AAUW Fellowships & Grants Application Portal](https://aauw.fluxx.io/user_sessions/new) - Required materials: - Project proposal (including abstract, community context & need, project description, leadership & engagement, sustainability plan, monitoring & evaluation) - Itemized project budget and budget narrative - Prohibited costs include salaries, stipends, lobbying, fundraising, grants to others, tuition, scholarships, and infrastructure projects - Applicants must be involved for the entire grant year; if the project is shorter-term, provide justification in the application - For step-by-step instructions, see the [Application Instructions](https://www.aauw.org/app/uploads/2025/07/Instructions-to-Create-Account-in-AAUW-Applicant-Portal.pdf) --- ## Additional Information - Projects from any field are eligible if they advance gender equity for women and girls - Both new and existing initiatives are eligible; existing projects must describe previous activities and outcomes - Monitoring and evaluation plans are required, with a commitment to share results with stakeholders and communities --- ## External Links - [Program Page](https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/international-project/) - [AAUW Fellowships & Grants Application Portal](https://aauw.fluxx.io/user_sessions/new) - [Application Instructions (PDF)](https://www.aauw.org/app/uploads/2025/07/Instructions-to-Create-Account-in-AAUW-Applicant-Portal.pdf) - [AAUW Fellowships & Grants Overview](https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |--------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | AAUW Awards Team | [awards@aauw.org](mailto:awards@aauw.org) | | General Contact Form | [Contact AAUW](https://www.aauw.org/contact-us/) | | Phone | 202.785.7700 | ---

International Project Grants - American Association of University Women

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