Girls State
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- High school females who have completed their Junior year
Other requirements
- Cost: Expenses associated with attending this program are paid for by Westwood American Legion Post 320
- Duration: Intensive week of study
- Geographic Scope: All states with Auxiliary sponsored programs
- Contact: info@westwoodalpost320.com
Overview
Program Type: Youth leadership and citizenship training program
ALA Girls State/Girls Nation programs provide a nonpartisan participatory program that teaches eligible high school females responsible citizenship grounded in ethics, the principles of our nation's founders and respect for God and Country.
Key Focus Areas:
- Responsible citizenship training
- Ethics and principles of the nation's founders
- Participation in state government functioning
- Self-governing citizens experience
Eligibility:
- High school females who have completed their Junior year
Cost: Expenses associated with attending this program are paid for by Westwood American Legion Post 320
Duration: Intensive week of study
Geographic Scope: All states with Auxiliary sponsored programs
What American Legion actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $9,000
- Median grant
- $9,000
- By dollars: Indiana 100%. Top recipient cities: Indianapolis, IN.
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Fields of Work
- Youth leadership
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