“Unidas” is the feminization of the Spanish word for “United.” This award-winning after-school program gives high school aged young women the opportunity to give away $5,000/semester to one non-profit organization that supports the type of social change that is most important to them. Throughout the program, participants gain hands-on experience in community issues, leadership, social justice, and grant-making – all centered around helping to improve the quality of life for women and girls in Southern Arizona.
Unidas Spring 2020 Grants are now open for applications!
Unidas will invest $5000 in one organization to address and/or support the issue of women-identifying folx who seek support for health and wellness.
Some examples may include topics such as, but not limited to, sex work education and advocacy, mental health, body positivity, as well as rights and protections for in LGBTQA+ community in Southern Arizona.
Deadline: noon PST on Wednesday, April 1, 2020.
For more information, please read below.
Organizations can apply at www.CommonGrantApplication.com.
Unidas Grant Eligibility Requirements
• Programs must be part of a 501c3 organization or have a 501c3 fiscal sponsor, and serve communities in the greater Tucson area.
• Applications are not accepted from individuals, sports teams, political or lobbying organizations, organizations that discriminate, or religious organizations formed for sectarian purposes.
• Grant requests will not be considered for auctions or fundraising events, debt reduction, endowment funds, capital campaigns, litigation or legal expenses, productions or performances.
Unidas values programs and organizations that:
• Exhibit a meaningful need for the financial support provided through the grant.
• Improve the quality of life for high school-aged girls.
• Address the causes of problems, as well as provide solutions.
• Encourage broad-based community involvement.
• Have programs that may be replicated.
• Have a long-term perspective.
• Have demonstrated successful outcomes or are willing to evaluate the effectiveness of their programs.
• Collaborate to improve efficiency or effectiveness.
Additional Notes:
• Organizations may submit up to two grant applications if the programs are different but still meet the grants criteria.
• All applications will be reviewed by Unidas teen participants. The second part of the review process may include a visit with Unidas participants. Organizations should hold from 5-6:30pm on the following dates for potential site visits: April 23 and 30. The Unidas Program anticipates receiving many more requests than can be funded. An invitation for a visit is not a guarantee of funding but an indication on the part of Unidas that they are interested in learning more about the program.
