Community Action Grants
The Morgan Hill Branch of AAUW (American Association of University Women) is committed to providing local and national support for AAUW’s mission, promoting equity for women and girls. The growing success of our annual Morgan Hill Wildflower Run fundraiser enables AAUW Morgan Hill to expand our local giving, and we are now awarding discretionary grants of up to $1000 each to local charitable organizations.
Grant applications for the 2025-2026 year open September 1, 2025. Applications must be submitted by November 3, 2025.
GRANT APPLICATIONTimeline
2025-2026 Community Action Grant applications must be received via Google Forms no later than November 3, 2025. Please send a message to grants@aauwmh.org if you have any questions about this application, or your submission. Successful applicants will be notified of their selection by December 2, 2025 (Giving Tuesday). Funding must be used by June 30, 2026.
Application Criteria
Grants for up to $1000 each will be provided to local non-profit organizations requesting funding for a specific program or expense that is in alignment with AAUW’s mission. An organization may request funding for more than one project or program, but separate applications are required for each.
Here are some of our 2025 grant recipients:
Martin Murphy Middle School Computer Lab Upgrade
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Sobrato High School Field Hockey uniforms and supplies
AAUW Climate Action / MH Farmers’ Market plastic bag-free initiative
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South Valley Civic Theatre (SVCT) costumes for teen production of Mean Girls
2025 Recipients of $8,500 in Grants:
| Recipient | Project |
|---|---|
| Martin Murphy Middle School | Afterschool programming club computer lab upgrades |
| South Valley Science & Engineering Initiative | 2025 STEAM Fair partner booth supplies |
| PA Walsh Running Club | Mini-Mermaids Running Team |
| South Valley Civic Theatre | Mean Girls Musical costumes and supplies |
| Susan & Charles Berghoff Foundation | What is Lewy? educational video – Spanish translation |
| BookSmart Community Advantage | The Gift of Reading book drive (purchase 125 books) |
| Climate Education Action Committee | Farm Fresh – Plastic Free. Reusable bag program at the MH Farmer’s Market |
| Britton Middle School Library | 50 new Follet Bound library books |
| Empower Excel | STEAM Kits and afternoon enrichment program supplies |
| Sobrato High School Field Hockey Team | Team equipment, gear, and uniforms |
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Additional Application Considerations
Priority consideration will be given to grant requests in support of:
- A local non-profit organization that is exempt from taxation under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue code.
- A specific program or expense that is in alignment with AAUW’s mission. Examples include:
- broad based education programs, for any age group.
- education programs targeted at underserved segments of the population.
- programs specifically targeted at equity for women and girls.
- Events, programs, or projects that have a broad reach or impact, with the opportunity to create long-term value.
- Programs that support individuals from the Morgan Hill community, as defined by the boundaries of the Morgan Hill Unified School District.
- Programs that charge minimal or no fees to participate.
We do not anticipate awarding grants to:
- Benefit Individuals or families. (Note: we also offer a separate scholarship program; see our website, www.aauwmh.org for details)
- For-profit entities.
- Support political or religious purposes.
- Cover costs already incurred.
- Support fundraising events (door prizes, raffles, auctions, etc.).
- Cover operational expenses (except perhaps in the case of a start-up proposal).
- Programs or organizations located outside of the South Bay area.