AAUW New York City Metropolitan Area Fund Grants

The New York City Metropolitan Area Fund was created to distribute funds from the dissolution of the AAUW New York City Branch. It supports AAUW projects to advance gender equity in the 11 counties making up the New York metropolitan area. Lists of eligible counties and their corresponding zip codes are below.

Funds may be available for designated AAUW National programs, pending funding availability and approval including:

Update: In August 2022, the AAUW New York City Metropolitan Area Fund will shift to an annual application cycle, providing four full months to apply. Applications for the 2023-24 award year (July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024) will be accepted August 1-December 1, 2022.

Questions? Contact nyc-metro-fund@aauw.org.

  • Bronx
  • Kings
  • Nassau
  • New York
  • Orange
  • Putnam
  • Queens
  • Richmond
  • Rockland
  • Suffolk
  • Westchester

County Zip
Bronx 10451
Bronx 10452
Bronx 10453
Bronx 10454
Bronx 10455
Bronx 10456
Bronx 10457
Bronx 10458
Bronx 10459
Bronx 10460
Bronx 10461
Bronx 10462
Bronx 10463
Bronx 10464
Bronx 10465
Bronx 10466
Bronx 10467
Bronx 10468
Bronx 10469
Bronx 10470
Bronx 10471
Bronx 10472
Bronx 10473
Bronx 10474
Bronx 10475
Bronx 10499
Kings 11201
Kings 11202
Kings 11203
Kings 11204
Kings 11205
Kings 11206
Kings 11207
Kings 11208
Kings 11209
Kings 11210
Kings 11211
Kings 11212
Kings 11213
Kings 11214
Kings 11215
Kings 11216
Kings 11217
Kings 11218
Kings 11219
Kings 11220
Kings 11221
Kings 11222
Kings 11223
Kings 11224
Kings 11225
Kings 11226
Kings 11228
Kings 11229
Kings 11230
Kings 11231
Kings 11232
Kings 11233
Kings 11234
Kings 11235
Kings 11236
Kings 11237
Kings 11238
Kings 11239
Kings 11240
Kings 11241
Kings 11242
Kings 11243
Kings 11244
Kings 11245
Kings 11247
Kings 11248
Kings 11249
Kings 11251
Kings 11252
Kings 11254
Kings 11255
Kings 11256
Nassau 11001
Nassau 11002
Nassau 11003
Nassau 11010
Nassau 11020
Nassau 11021
Nassau 11022
Nassau 11023
Nassau 11024
Nassau 11025
Nassau 11026
Nassau 11027
Nassau 11030
Nassau 11040
Nassau 11041
Nassau 11042
Nassau 11043
Nassau 11044
Nassau 11050
Nassau 11051
Nassau 11052
Nassau 11053
Nassau 11054
Nassau 11055
Nassau 11096
Nassau 11099
Nassau 11501
Nassau 11507
Nassau 11509
Nassau 11510
Nassau 11514
Nassau 11516
Nassau 11518
Nassau 11520
Nassau 11530
Nassau 11531
Nassau 11535
Nassau 11536
Nassau 11542
Nassau 11545
Nassau 11547
Nassau 11548
Nassau 11549
Nassau 11550
Nassau 11551
Nassau 11552
Nassau 11553
Nassau 11554
Nassau 11555
Nassau 11556
Nassau 11557
Nassau 11558
Nassau 11559
Nassau 11560
Nassau 11561
Nassau 11563
Nassau 11565
Nassau 11566
Nassau 11568
Nassau 11569
Nassau 11570
Nassau 11571
Nassau 11572
Nassau 11575
Nassau 11576
Nassau 11577
Nassau 11579
Nassau 11580
Nassau 11581
Nassau 11582
Nassau 11590
Nassau 11592
Nassau 11594
Nassau 11595
Nassau 11596
Nassau 11597
Nassau 11598
Nassau 11599
Nassau 11709
Nassau 11710
Nassau 11714
Nassau 11732
Nassau 11735
Nassau 11736
Nassau 11737
Nassau 11753
Nassau 11756
Nassau 11758
Nassau 11762
Nassau 11765
Nassau 11771
Nassau 11773
Nassau 11774
Nassau 11783
Nassau 11791
Nassau 11793
Nassau 11797
Nassau 11801
Nassau 11802
Nassau 11803
Nassau 11804
Nassau 11815
Nassau 11819
Nassau 11853
Nassau 11854
Nassau 11855
New York 10001
New York 10002
New York 10003
New York 10004
New York 10005
New York 10006
New York 10007
New York 10008
New York 10009
New York 10010
New York 10011
New York 10012
New York 10013
New York 10014
New York 10015
New York 10016
New York 10017
New York 10018
New York 10019
New York 10020
New York 10021
New York 10022
New York 10023
New York 10024
New York 10025
New York 10026
New York 10027
New York 10028
New York 10029
New York 10030
New York 10031
New York 10032
New York 10033
New York 10034
New York 10035
New York 10036
New York 10037
New York 10038
New York 10039
New York 10040
New York 10041
New York 10043
New York 10044
New York 10045
New York 10046
New York 10047
New York 10048
New York 10055
New York 10060
New York 10069
New York 10072
New York 10079
New York 10080
New York 10081
New York 10082
New York 10087
New York 10090
New York 10094
New York 10095
New York 10096
New York 10098
New York 10099
New York 10101
New York 10102
New York 10103
New York 10104
New York 10105
New York 10106
New York 10107
New York 10108
New York 10109
New York 10110
New York 10111
New York 10112
New York 10113
New York 10114
New York 10115
New York 10116
New York 10117
New York 10118
New York 10119
New York 10120
New York 10121
New York 10122
New York 10123
New York 10124
New York 10125
New York 10126
New York 10128
New York 10129
New York 10130
New York 10131
New York 10132
New York 10133
New York 10138
New York 10149
New York 10150
New York 10151
New York 10152
New York 10153
New York 10154
New York 10155
New York 10156
New York 10157
New York 10158
New York 10159
New York 10160
New York 10161
New York 10162
New York 10163
New York 10164
New York 10165
New York 10166
New York 10167
New York 10168
New York 10169
New York 10170
New York 10171
New York 10172
New York 10173
New York 10174
New York 10175
New York 10176
New York 10177
New York 10178
New York 10179
New York 10184
New York 10185
New York 10196
New York 10197
New York 10199
New York 10203
New York 10211
New York 10212
New York 10213
New York 10242
New York 10249
New York 10256
New York 10257
New York 10258
New York 10259
New York 10260
New York 10261
New York 10265
New York 10268
New York 10269
New York 10270
New York 10271
New York 10272
New York 10273
New York 10274
New York 10275
New York 10276
New York 10277
New York 10278
New York 10279
New York 10280
New York 10281
New York 10282
New York 10285
New York 10286
New York 10292
Orange 10910
Orange 10912
Orange 10914
Orange 10915
Orange 10916
Orange 10917
Orange 10918
Orange 10919
Orange 10921
Orange 10922
Orange 10924
Orange 10925
Orange 10926
Orange 10928
Orange 10930
Orange 10932
Orange 10933
Orange 10940
Orange 10941
Orange 10943
Orange 10949
Orange 10950
Orange 10953
Orange 10958
Orange 10959
Orange 10963
Orange 10969
Orange 10973
Orange 10975
Orange 10979
Orange 10981
Orange 10985
Orange 10987
Orange 10988
Orange 10990
Orange 10992
Orange 10996
Orange 10997
Orange 10998
Orange 12518
Orange 12520
Orange 12543
Orange 12549
Orange 12550
Orange 12551
Orange 12552
Orange 12553
Orange 12555
Orange 12566
Orange 12575
Orange 12577
Orange 12584
Orange 12586
Orange 12729
Orange 12746
Orange 12771
Orange 12780
Putnam 10509
Putnam 10512
Putnam 10516
Putnam 10524
Putnam 10537
Putnam 10541
Putnam 10542
Putnam 10579
Putnam 12563
Queens 11004
Queens 11005
Queens 11101
Queens 11102
Queens 11103
Queens 11104
Queens 11105
Queens 11106
Queens 11109
Queens 11120
Queens 11351
Queens 11352
Queens 11354
Queens 11355
Queens 11356
Queens 11357
Queens 11358
Queens 11359
Queens 11360
Queens 11361
Queens 11362
Queens 11363
Queens 11364
Queens 11365
Queens 11366
Queens 11367
Queens 11368
Queens 11369
Queens 11370
Queens 11371
Queens 11372
Queens 11373
Queens 11374
Queens 11375
Queens 11377
Queens 11378
Queens 11379
Queens 11380
Queens 11381
Queens 11385
Queens 11386
Queens 11390
Queens 11405
Queens 11411
Queens 11412
Queens 11413
Queens 11414
Queens 11415
Queens 11416
Queens 11417
Queens 11418
Queens 11419
Queens 11420
Queens 11421
Queens 11422
Queens 11423
Queens 11424
Queens 11425
Queens 11426
Queens 11427
Queens 11428
Queens 11429
Queens 11430
Queens 11431
Queens 11432
Queens 11433
Queens 11434
Queens 11435
Queens 11436
Queens 11439
Queens 11451
Queens 11499
Queens 11690
Queens 11691
Queens 11692
Queens 11693
Queens 11694
Queens 11695
Queens 11697
Richmond 10301
Richmond 10302
Richmond 10303
Richmond 10304
Richmond 10305
Richmond 10306
Richmond 10307
Richmond 10308
Richmond 10309
Richmond 10310
Richmond 10311
Richmond 10312
Richmond 10313
Richmond 10314
Rockland 10901
Rockland 10911
Rockland 10913
Rockland 10920
Rockland 10923
Rockland 10927
Rockland 10931
Rockland 10952
Rockland 10954
Rockland 10956
Rockland 10960
Rockland 10962
Rockland 10964
Rockland 10965
Rockland 10968
Rockland 10970
Rockland 10974
Rockland 10976
Rockland 10977
Rockland 10980
Rockland 10982
Rockland 10983
Rockland 10984
Rockland 10986
Rockland 10989
Rockland 10993
Rockland 10994
Suffolk 00501
Suffolk 00544
Suffolk 06390
Suffolk 11701
Suffolk 11702
Suffolk 11703
Suffolk 11704
Suffolk 11705
Suffolk 11706
Suffolk 11707
Suffolk 11708
Suffolk 11713
Suffolk 11715
Suffolk 11716
Suffolk 11717
Suffolk 11718
Suffolk 11719
Suffolk 11720
Suffolk 11721
Suffolk 11722
Suffolk 11724
Suffolk 11725
Suffolk 11726
Suffolk 11727
Suffolk 11729
Suffolk 11730
Suffolk 11731
Suffolk 11733
Suffolk 11738
Suffolk 11739
Suffolk 11740
Suffolk 11741
Suffolk 11742
Suffolk 11743
Suffolk 11746
Suffolk 11747
Suffolk 11749
Suffolk 11750
Suffolk 11751
Suffolk 11752
Suffolk 11754
Suffolk 11755
Suffolk 11757
Suffolk 11760
Suffolk 11763
Suffolk 11764
Suffolk 11766
Suffolk 11767
Suffolk 11768
Suffolk 11769
Suffolk 11770
Suffolk 11772
Suffolk 11775
Suffolk 11776
Suffolk 11777
Suffolk 11778
Suffolk 11779
Suffolk 11780
Suffolk 11782
Suffolk 11784
Suffolk 11786
Suffolk 11787
Suffolk 11788
Suffolk 11789
Suffolk 11790
Suffolk 11792
Suffolk 11794
Suffolk 11795
Suffolk 11796
Suffolk 11798
Suffolk 11901
Suffolk 11930
Suffolk 11931
Suffolk 11932
Suffolk 11933
Suffolk 11934
Suffolk 11935
Suffolk 11937
Suffolk 11939
Suffolk 11940
Suffolk 11941
Suffolk 11942
Suffolk 11944
Suffolk 11946
Suffolk 11947
Suffolk 11948
Suffolk 11949
Suffolk 11950
Suffolk 11951
Suffolk 11952
Suffolk 11953
Suffolk 11954
Suffolk 11955
Suffolk 11956
Suffolk 11957
Suffolk 11958
Suffolk 11959
Suffolk 11960
Suffolk 11961
Suffolk 11962
Suffolk 11963
Suffolk 11964
Suffolk 11965
Suffolk 11967
Suffolk 11968
Suffolk 11969
Suffolk 11970
Suffolk 11971
Suffolk 11972
Suffolk 11973
Suffolk 11975
Suffolk 11976
Suffolk 11977
Suffolk 11978
Suffolk 11980
Westchester 10501
Westchester 10502
Westchester 10503
Westchester 10504
Westchester 10505
Westchester 10506
Westchester 10507
Westchester 10510
Westchester 10511
Westchester 10514
Westchester 10517
Westchester 10518
Westchester 10519
Westchester 10520
Westchester 10521
Westchester 10522
Westchester 10523
Westchester 10526
Westchester 10527
Westchester 10528
Westchester 10530
Westchester 10532
Westchester 10533
Westchester 10535
Westchester 10536
Westchester 10538
Westchester 10540
Westchester 10543
Westchester 10545
Westchester 10546
Westchester 10547
Westchester 10548
Westchester 10549
Westchester 10550
Westchester 10551
Westchester 10552
Westchester 10553
Westchester 10557
Westchester 10558
Westchester 10560
Westchester 10562
Westchester 10566
Westchester 10567
Westchester 10570
Westchester 10571
Westchester 10572
Westchester 10573
Westchester 10576
Westchester 10577
Westchester 10578
Westchester 10580
Westchester 10583
Westchester 10587
Westchester 10588
Westchester 10589
Westchester 10590
Westchester 10591
Westchester 10594
Westchester 10595
Westchester 10596
Westchester 10597
Westchester 10598
Westchester 10601
Westchester 10602
Westchester 10603
Westchester 10604
Westchester 10605
Westchester 10606
Westchester 10607
Westchester 10610
Westchester 10701
Westchester 10702
Westchester 10703
Westchester 10704
Westchester 10705
Westchester 10706
Westchester 10707
Westchester 10708
Westchester 10709
Westchester 10710
Westchester 10801
Westchester 10802
Westchester 10803
Westchester 10804
Westchester 10805

Applications are open through June 1.

Application Information

$2,000–$10,000

July 1–June 30
Grant year

June 1
Deadline for online submission of application

June 15
Notification of decisions emailed to applicants

July 15
Funds disbursed to awardees

Eligible AAUW branches/members with existing projects that meet the stipulated criteria may apply for funding. Limited annual funding may be allocated to provide seed funding for an especially promising new proposal with strong potential for impact and replicability.

Projects should:

  • benefit one of the designated New York City Metropolitan Area Fund counties.
  • adhere to the AAUW mission of advancing gender equity for women and girls.
  • demonstrate potential for significant community impact.
  • have a proven track record of project quality and effectiveness.
  • articulate the project design, implementation plan, and a detailed budget.
  • prove efficacy by independent measurement and evaluation.
  • demonstrate ability and commitment to secure additional project funds and/or resources to support the project.
  • have an appropriate scale for the investment.
  • maximize AAUW member volunteer involvement.
  • be a transparent, publicly accountable, and fiscally sound expenditure.
  • have strong sponsorship potential.

Preference will be given to qualified and validated projects/activities that demonstrate the potential for sustainability in the community.

The panel meets once a year to review applications for funding. Awards are based on the criteria outlined here. The panel’s recommendations are subject to final approval by AAUW.

To ensure a fair review process, AAUW does not comment on the deliberations of the awards panels. AAUW does not provide written or oral evaluations of applicants. No provisions exist for reconsideration of grant proposals. Applications and supporting documents become the sole property of AAUW and will not be returned or held for another year.

The following criteria apply to the selection of AAUW New York City Metropolitan Area Fund grants:

  • Relevance of the proposed project to the mission of AAUW.
  • Strength of the project rationale — the project meets a demonstrable, documented local need.
  • Clarity and creativity of the project design — (1) the project has clear and specific outcomes and (2) is original and/or innovative in its approach to achieving those outcomes.
  • Sustainability/impact of the project — (1) the project reaches underserved audiences, (2) builds connections with diverse individuals and organizations, (3) has potential for AAUW branch or state involvement/visibility, (4) has potential for long-term impact, and (5) has potential for long-term sustainability beyond the grant period.
  • Feasibility of the project — (1) proposed activities will logically lead to desired outcomes/achievement of goals, (2) the project time frame is realistic, (3) the budget is adequate and expenses are justified in the budget narrative, (4) there is adequate support from collaborative organizations and community partners, and (5) the project director is qualified to direct the project.
  • Strength of the evaluation plan — (1) specific evaluation methods are proposed to measure short-term, medium-term and long-term results; (2) proposed evaluation methods are logical measures of projected outcomes; and (3) resources are adequate to support the proposed methods.
  • Strength of the dissemination plan — (1) specific dissemination methods are identified, (2) a realistic implementation plan is provided, and (3) resources are adequate to support the proposed dissemination.
  • Overall quality of the proposal — the proposal is clear and convincing.
  • Potential for and/or commitment of additional funds and involvement from community organizations and/or businesses.

Funds are available for, but not limited to, project-related expense categories, including:

  • Postage, mailing, shipping.
  • Photocopying, duplicating.
  • Office supplies.
  • Audiovisual materials.
  • Project-related telephone costs.
  • Professional fees or honoraria for speakers/special consultants.
  • Equipment purchases.
  • Meals, food, beverages, or lodging for camps or related activities.
  • Temporary, hourly clerical help.
  • Lease of facilities (does not include permanent office space).
  • Advertising, publicity, graphic design.
  • Transportation (should be no more than one-third of grant request; $.565 per mile for auto expenses).

Funds are not available for the following:

  • Salaries or stipends for project directors or permanent positions.
  • Tuition.
  • Higher education scholarships for students and participants.
  • Building funds or construction.
  • Travel expenses for activities not within the scope of the project.
  • Overhead or general operating expenses for any organization or nonprofit organization.
  • Personal expenses, shelter, or life, medical and health insurance.
  • Previous expenditures, deficits or loans.
  • Creating or providing grants to other organizations.
  • Copyright or attorney fees.

AAUW regards the acceptance of a grant as a contract requiring fulfillment of the following terms:

  • All grant recipients are required to sign a contract accepting the award. Retain these instructions, as they will become part of the grant contract if the applicant is awarded a grant.
  • Grant awards are distributed in one payment at the beginning of the grant period.
  • The project director must be in an active leadership role, controlling programmatic, fiscal, and editorial responsibility for the project.
  • The project director cannot be paid with the AAUW New York City Metropolitan Area Fund grant for work on the project.
  • Applicants may submit for more than one branch project in a single cycle, but if awarded in more than one project, applicants may accept only one award.
  • Grant recipients must submit documentation of liability insurance and background checks, if required for the project.
  • Grant projects may not seek to influence new or pending legislation or favor a particular political candidate or party.
  • Grant projects must be nonsectarian and may not seek to promote a particular religion or denomination.

Please follow the directions carefully and complete all sections for successful submission of your application. Only completed online applications will be reviewed by the review panel. To apply, request an application by emailing nyc-metro-fund@aauw.org. Complete all required components in the following areas.

Online Application

Narratives
Responses must be in narrative form, include all elements of the Selection Criteria, and address the following:

  • Abstract
    • Briefly describe the proposed project. Identify the target audience, goal of the project, anticipated outcomes, and relevance of the project to the mission of AAUW. (600-character limit).
    • Project rationale (need statement).
    • Provide evidence of need for the project. Describe the community served by the project, the problem being addressed, and the reason for initiating the project. Emphasis should be on community needs, not a general research base for need. (1,200-character limit)
  • Project description (anticipated outcomes)
    • Identify the goal and anticipated outcomes of the projects. The outcomes should be SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely. Describe the methods you plan to use to achieve these outcomes. Explain how the proposed project will meet the needs of the target audience in an original and/or innovative way. (2,000-character limit)
  • Implementation plan
    • Outline the project time line and list planned activities or events according to the time line.
    • Explain how the implementation plan will lead to desired outcomes.
    • Explain how you plan to recruit participants (if applicable) and share information about the project with your community. (2,000-character limit).
  • AAUW involvement and collaborations
    • Based on the time line above, describe the AAUW coalition and collaborators that will support the implementation plan. Explain why the coalition is appropriate for the project and if organizations other than AAUW will be involved. (1,200-character limit)
  • Evaluation plan
    • Explain how you plan to evaluate the effectiveness of the project. Outline the specific strategies you have used and plan to use to determine if you have achieved the anticipated outcomes outlined in your proposal. Explain why the method of evaluation you plan to use is appropriate for the project. (2,000-character limit)
  • Dissemination plan
    • Describe how you plan to disseminate information about the results and impact of the project. Provide a detailed plan for how and when the dissemination will occur. (2,000-character limit)
  • Impact/outreach
    • Describe the anticipated long-term impact of the project. Explain how the project will reach underserved audiences and build connections with diverse individuals and organizations. Explain why the project has potential for sustainability after the grant period ends. (2,000-character limit)
  • Qualifications of the project director and staff
    • Identify the person responsible for the project and other relevant leadership staff. Briefly outline the experience, education, and skills that qualify them to direct the project. In addition, list other staff and individuals who will work on the project. Describe their roles and qualifications. (2,000-character limit)
  • Organizational capacity
  • Briefly describe the branch or individual’s capacity to carry out the project and how the project has been previously managed. What other projects has the branch/state/individual planned and implemented that have prepared them to carry out this project? How will the project promote AAUW branch/state growth? (2,000-character limit)
  • Project Budget
    • An itemized budget for the project must be included. Project budgets should reflect the costs that will be incurred during the grant period.
  • Budget Narrative
    • Applicants must justify, explain each listed expense item, and explain in-kind support and other sources of funding. Be sure to describe the relationship of the expense to the desired outcome of the project. Strong budget proposals will include in-kind contributions and funds from other sources.

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