Altrusa International Grant

The Altrusa International Grant, managed by the Madison Community Foundation, supports projects that empower children and youth in education, aid workforce reintegration, and encourage lifelong learning. Grants range from $1,000 to $5,000, with an average of $1,200, aimed at making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals in Madison and Dane County.

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Altrusa International was founded in Nashville, Tennessee in 1917, originally as Altrusa Institute. During that time, a record number of women were going to work during World War I, and there was a need for women’s civic organizations. In 1935, Altrusa became international when the first club in Mexico was organized. In 1962, Altrusa International established the Altrusa International Foundation.
The Altrusa Fund considers grant requests from $1,000 to $5,000. The average grant is $1,200.

Eligibility

Altrusa is interested in projects that will:
Help children and youth meet their full educational potential.Expand opportunities for people returning to school or the workforce or for retraining.Assist people in succeeding in school so that they are able to be self-supporting.Foster parental involvement with their children’s schooling.Focus on lifelong learning.