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AWIU is proud to announce the International Women of Courage
Alumnae Impact Grant


AWIU is proud to announce launch of the
International Women of Courage (IWOC) Alumnae Impact Grant, offered by American Women for International Understanding (AWIU). This program is exclusively reserved for previous recipients of the IWOC Award, recognizing and supporting their continued efforts in advancing human rights and supporting women globally.

AWIU’s IWOC Alumnae Impact Grant aims to provide financial assistance to sustain and expand the impactful programs and initiatives of IWOC Alumnae.

The application will open on February 1st and close on March 31st at midnight EST.

2024 IWOCs at Reception
The 2024 IWOC Awardees at AWIU’s IWOC Celebration in Los Angeles

Grant Details

  • Grant Amount: Up to $5,000 per grantee
  • Number of Grantees: A minimum of five grantees will be awarded in this inaugural year
  • Application Launch: The application will be available online starting February 1, 2025.
  • Application Deadline: Prospective grantees must submit the online application form in English by March 31, 2025, and commit to the reporting process. We understand that for many, English is not a first language, so the committee will not evaluate applications based on the quality of the written English but may follow up with questions to make sure there is an accurate understanding of the application during the review and selection process.
The 2018 IWOC Awardees at AWIU’s IWOC Celebration in Los Angeles
The 2018 IWOC Awardees at AWIU’s IWOC Celebration in Los Angeles

AWIU will host optional webinars to assist IWOC Alumnae in the application process. Please check back for dates. We are excited about the impact of this grant program and look forward to supporting the continued efforts of IWOC Alumnae in making a difference. 

AWIU thanks every International Woman of Courage for her unwavering commitment to advancing human rights and supporting women globally. We hope you will consider applying for this grant, and we are eager to review your application. If you have any questions, concerns or feedback, please contact IWOCAlumnaeImpactGrant@awiu.org.

The application will open on February 1st and close on March 31st at midnight EST.

The 2016 IWOC Awardees at AWIU’s IWOC Celebration in Los Angeles
The 2016 IWOC Awardees at AWIU’s IWOC Celebration in Los Angeles
The 2019 IWOC Awardees at AWIU’s IWOC Celebration in Los Angeles
The 2019 IWOC Awardees at AWIU’s IWOC Celebration in Los Angeles

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