Anne Arundel Women Giving Together Grants

The Anne Arundel Women Giving Together Grants support nonprofits dedicated to enhancing the lives of women and families in Anne Arundel County. Eligible organizations must have an annual revenue under $1 million and focus on critical issues such as health, education, and equity. AAWGT prioritizes programs that address domestic violence, food insecurity, and promote diversity and inclusion, ensuring impactful community contributions while adhering to strict eligibility and funding guidelines.

Our Continued Focus
As an organization, AAWGT is committed to supporting work that improves the quality of life for women and families in Anne Arundel County and to partnering with nonprofits who share this vision.
For several years, AAWGT has worked to embed the principles of DEIAB (diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and belonging) and Trust-Based Philanthropy within our organization and our grantmaking process.

Eligibility

Only non-profits with gross annual revenue less than $1,000,000 (excluding in kind revenue) are eligible to apply. Please use the revenue number from your most recent 990 if possible. Organizations operating under the nonprofit umbrella of a larger state or national organization will be required to submit their local affiliate revenue (required to be under $1,000,000) as well as the revenues reported by their parent organization.An organization may submit only one application.Funding is limited to two consecutive grants cycles after which the organization becomes ineligible for the following two grants cycles.Your proposal must be responsive to our mission: improving the quality of life for women and families located in Anne Arundel County.We only fund programs or projects which provide benefits or services to women and/or families located in Anne Arundel County. If applying to continue a currently funded program, the application will need to show that the current program has demonstrated substantial progress toward success by the application due date.Your organization must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit at the time it applies, after the grant is awarded, and for the duration of the funding cycle.If your organization is not a nonprofit, you may also apply by affiliating with a sponsoring 501(c)(3). Your organization could also have access to a Group Exemption by virtue of its affiliation with a church.

Ineligibility

AAWGT does NOT fund:Organizations that discriminate by race, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or national originCapital projects, including new construction, expansion, renovation, or replacement of existing buildingsEndowmentsSponsorships or fundraising drives/eventsBanquets, receptions, or similar eventsPolitical activities or lobbyingSectarian religious activitiesGrants to individuals