AAUW Steps Up Its Grant Giving
The American Association of University Women Laguna Beach Foundation has significantlyincreased funds available to support local social and educational needs in the community.

The foundation increased the number of scholarships for Thurston girls entering 8th grade to attend a week-long summer science camp to six from two.

In addition, the foundation is increasing the amount of scholarship money available for Laguna Beach High School senior girls to $2,100 from News $1,500. The foundation is more than doubling the funds available for scholarships to women returning to school to $3,000 from $1,200 to $3,000.

Also increasing is the pool of money available for grants to non-profit community organizations, increasing to $5,000 from $1,750. In 2007, the La Playa ESL program, Even Start preschool at the Boys and Girls Club; Laguna Beach Community Clinic and Laguna Beach Live! received grants because they addressed needs related to AAUW's mission.

AAUW-LBF again invites local non-profit organizations to submit an application for grants from $200 to $750 that address needs related to AAUW's mission.

Successful applicants must agree to submit a report documenting outcomes achieved through this funding. The deadline to apply is May 1. For an application form or more information, call (949) 497-5184 or go to www.aauw-lagunabeach.org.