Grant Application

The grant process is designed to be transparent and accessible, with well-defined stages to ensure clarity and efficiency.

Grant Proposal Announcement
The grant process begins with a public announcement inviting interested parties to submit their proposals. This marks the official opening of the application period.

Proposal Submission Deadline
Applicants are given 45 days from the date of the announcement to prepare and submit their proposals. This period allows for the development of detailed and comprehensive applications.

Selection Process
Once the submission window closes, the selection process begins. This phase involves several rounds of voting by both the Philanthropy Committee members and general members of the Society of 1918. During this time, proposals are carefully reviewed and recipients are selected based on predetermined criteria. These criteria include, but are not limited to, connection to the Alumnae Initiatives Endowment, merit of project, quality of the entry, demonstration of project-based need and commitment to underserved populations. Each voting member takes part in a blind vote, after which votes are counted and reported to the Philanthropy Committee

Award Announcement and Fund Distribution
After the voting process concludes, recipients are notified and the procedures for grant expenditures begin. This ensures that awardees receive the necessary funds to support their initiatives in a timely manner.

Fund Expenditure Deadline
Award recipients are required to use the grant funds by the end of the following academic year. This allows for a structured timeframe during which all projects can be executed effectively and efficiently.

We are not currently accepting grant applications, please come back in spring of 2025