American Association of University Women / Wagy Fund

The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation is seeking applications for its American Association of University Women / Wagy Fund. Donor Name: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation State: Wisconsin City: West Bend Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 10/07/2024 Size of the Grant: $1,000 to $4,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details:  The purpose of the Kansas City, Missouri Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is to unite graduates of regionally accredited educational institutions to promote equity, education, intellectual growth, individual worth and development of opportunities for women and girls. The mission of the Nettie Irene Van Der Veer Wagy Fund is to further the mission of AAUW and to honor Irene Wagy. Areas of Interest The AAUW/Wagy Fund Committee is seeking proposals that will allow it to join in partnerships with organizations that promote societal change through programs benefiting women and girls. The Committee believes that the entire community benefits from effective programs which provide women and girls: Economic opportunity and security Enhanced self-image in measurable ways Lifelong education Healthcare throughout their lifecycles Personal safety Legal and human rights Reproductive rights Respect and opportunities for girls so that they are equally valued in their families and in society Equal access with men to the political, economic and cultural life of their communities Funding Information Grants range from $1,000 to $4,000. Total granted in 2023 was $9,240 with an average award of $1,591. Geographic Focus Proposals from organizations in the five-county Kansas City metropolitan area, which includes Clay, Platte and Jackson Counties in Missouri and Wyandotte and Johnson Counties in Kansas are accepted if the project primarily benefits Kansas City, Missouri women and girls; however, preference is given to those organizations that are also headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Eligibility Criteria A six-member committee of AAUW oversees the Fund and makes all funding recommendations. Applicants must be public charities. IRS tax exemption letter for public charities 501(c)(3) must accompany the letter of interest. In addition to the monetary grant, AAUW may choose to support the approved proposal by assigning one or more volunteers to assist with the projects. Areas of Exclusion Individuals Fraternal, labor or social groups Endowments Annual appeals Capital expenditures For more information, visit Greater Kansas City Community Foundation. Related Posts:2025–2026 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health…West Bend Insurance Company's Charitable Fund - WisconsinMinnesota: Gary Area Community Fund & Joseph Urdahl…Women's Giving Circle Grants - West VirginiaOhio: Gallia Community Foundation Grant ProgramGrants to benefit Guernsey County Residents and…Harrison County Community Foundation Fund (Ohio)Apply now for Highland County Community Fund – OhioGrants for Nonprofit Organizations benefitting…Ohio: Jackson County Community Foundation Grant ProgramFunding available to benefit Lawrence County…Meigs County Foundation Grant Program – OhioApplications open for Monroe County Community…2024 Morgan Community Fund – OhioOhio: Nelsonville Community Foundation Grant Program 2024Noble County Community Foundation Grant Program - OhioGrants to benefit Perry County Communities in Ohio2024 Vinton County Community Fund – OhioTown of Mountain Village Community Grant Program (Colorado)Submit Applications for Community Fund Grant Program…Funding available for Non-profit Organizations in Iowa