Women Leaders Advancing Gender Equity: Apply for the AAUW International Project Grants 2026

Are you an alumna of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) International Fellowship Program with a passion for creating positive change in your community? The AAUW International Project Grants 2026 are now supporting women leaders who are turning their knowledge, experience, and leadership into practical solutions that improve the lives of women and girls around the world.

Through this initiative, AAUW provides funding to former International Fellows to design and implement community-based projects that advance gender equity, women's empowerment, and social development in their home countries.

About the Grant

The AAUW International Project Grants program enables former AAUW International Fellows to apply their academic training and leadership experience to address local challenges affecting women and girls.

Projects should demonstrate clear community impact, address a documented need, and contribute to sustainable improvements in gender equality, education, economic empowerment, leadership, health, or social inclusion.

Funding

Successful applicants may receive:

• Up to USD $10,000 per project

• One-year project implementation period

• Support for community-based initiatives with measurable outcomes

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must:

• Identify as women

• Be alumnae of the AAUW International Fellowship Program

• Have successfully completed their fellowship program and reporting requirements

• Be non-U.S. citizens or non-U.S. permanent residents

• Reside in and implement the project within their home country during the grant period

• Serve as the primary project director with responsibility for program and budget management

Priority Areas

Projects should promote:

• Gender equality

• Women's leadership

• Girls' education

• Economic empowerment

• Community development

• Social inclusion

• Women's rights and advocacy

• Sustainable development initiatives benefiting women and girls

Application Requirements

Applicants are expected to submit:

• Project abstract

• Statement of need

• Community description

• Project implementation plan

• Partnership and stakeholder information

• Monitoring and evaluation strategy

• Detailed project budget

Applications are submitted through the designated AAUW application portal.

Selection Criteria

Applications will be assessed based on:

• Alignment with gender equity goals

• Community relevance and need

• Quality of project design

• Feasibility and sustainability

• Community participation

• Potential impact

• Monitoring and evaluation framework

Projects that demonstrate strong local ownership and long-term benefits for women and girls will receive particular consideration.

Why Apply?

The AAUW International Project Grants provide an opportunity for former fellows to transform research, education, and leadership experience into meaningful community action. By supporting locally led solutions, the program helps create lasting change while strengthening the leadership capacity of women around the world.

If you are an AAUW alumna committed to advancing opportunities for women and girls, this grant can help bring your vision to life.

APPLY HERE

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At Eureka Learners Foundation (ELF), we believe that access to opportunities like this is key to empowering young people to innovate, lead, and solve global challenges. We encourage students and emerging innovators to take bold steps toward building solutions that matter.