Young People’s Literature Awards, 2025
The American Association of University Women of NC Young People’s Literature Award established in1953 an award in recognition of the most significant work of original…
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Programs Director, Kathy Pearre, is happy to announce a new series – EmpowerHer Tuesdays. The programs will be presented on the fourth Tuesday of October, January, February, and April and will feature speakers offering insights on current topics of importance to women and their friends. There is no charge for the series. Each program will be on Zoom from 7-8 pm.EmpowerHer Tuesdays will offer participants the opportunity to obtain deeper understanding of vital issues and gain ideas about advocating for matters impacting our communities and our wider society. Read more about the events in this Zoom series.
Plan to Attend – Tar Heel Branch Hosted Event – December 6th
Science All Around Us
Date: December 6th: 10:30 AM – 12 Noon
Join AAUW NC STEM Chair, Laura Tew and
Author, Andrea Alemanni-Grunenwald
Andrea Alemanni-Grunenwald’s enchanting and informative book, Ava Antibody Explains Your Body and Vaccines, will be presented. Read more: www.avaantibody.com. We will explore:
How to engage children in their health choices
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- Immune system and vaccine basics for young attendees!
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What’s new in STEMEd for Girls in NC
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- Science, health and you
- Avoiding hearsay!
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Everyone is invited to participate in this Tar Heel Branch program developed for AAUW NC.
View and share the flyer
Use this link on December 6th to join the Zoom session
Read About the 2025 AAUW Strategic Priorities
(Read the Strategic Plan One-Pager)
Our Purpose: AAUW advances equity for women and girls by championing success in higher education — a vital pathway to economic security. For over 140 years, AAUW has led the fight for gender equity through advocacy, funding, and collective action.
Strategic Priorities:
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Fund Higher Education
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Remove Barriers to Success in Education and the Workplace
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Strengthen AAUW’s Reach
Call to Action: In a time of growing challenges to education access, AAUW must meet this moment. This strategic plan renews our commitment to higher education as the key to equity and empowers a stronger, unified movement to create lasting change.
Read About AAUW North Carolina Fellows & Grantees!
The Fellowships and Grants webpage has links to the names of Fellowship and Grant recipients for the 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 years. Learn details about their accomplishments!
Funding Opportunities
Community Action Grants – Timeline
AAUW Community Action Grants seek to dismantle barriers to girls’ participation in STEM and create a pipeline of diverse talent in these fields. Community Action Grants fund innovative, community-based programs that create pathways for K-12 girls to develop STEM confidence, skills, and identity — encouraging them to pursue STEM higher education and careers. Read more about Community Action Grants.
The AAUW National Community Action Grants have a special timeline.
Milestone: Date
- DEADLINE FOR LETTER OF INTEREST (LOI): October 31, 2025
- LOI REVIEW & DECISION: On a rolling basis up until November 21, 2025
- APPLICATION SUBMISSION PERIOD FOR THOSE INVITED: November 2025- January 2026
- APPLICATION REVIEW: February-March 2026
- AWARD NOTIFICATION: April 15, 2026
- DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS: July 2026
Branch and State Affiliate Community Action Grants: Empowering Our Branches and States to Lead in STEM
AAUW branches and states are uniquely positioned to catalyze change in local communities. Their connections, knowledge, and passion make them powerful advocates for girls in STEM. That’s why AAUW National is offering dedicated funding of up to $10,000 to support branches and states in implementing innovative STEM programming for girls in grades K–12. Read more about the Branch and State Affiliate Community Action Grants.Review Process
Grants are awarded on a competitive basis. Applications are reviewed as submitted, and it is the sole responsibility of applicants to confirm that all materials are accurate and complete prior to submission. Incomplete applications will be considered at the discretion of AAUW.
| Stage | Round 1 Dates | Round 2 Dates | Round 3 Dates |
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| APPLICATION CLOSING DATES PERIOD | October 7, 2025 | November 30, 2025 | March 30, 2026 |
| REVIEW PERIOD | October 2025 | December 2025 | April 2026 |
| AWARD NOTIFICATION | November 30, 2025 | January 30, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
| FUNDS DISBURSEMENT | December 2025 | January/February 2026 | June 2026 |