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The Avon Foundation supports organizations and
programs that provide women with economic opportunity. These include
programs that offer women the ability to acquire the skills and
support they need to become economically secure.
GRANT GUIDELINES
Economic Opportunity for Women - Grant Guidelines
For a list of programs currently funded by the Avon Foundation,
click here.
Organizations based in the New York City area and organizations with
national programs should contact the Avon Foundation in New York
City. Regional and local organizations should contact the Avon
office closest to them.
The Avon Foundation makes grants only to organizations and
institutions having tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code.
The Avon Foundation seeks to encourage candidates for grants to
recognize the importance of diversity and accordingly, will not make
a contribution to any organization that cannot demonstrate a sincere
commitment to individual diversity and does not adhere to national
equal opportunity policies.
The Avon Foundation has a rolling deadline, however proposals should
be sent as early in the calendar year as possible. For the most
efficient review, all proposals should be factual, concise, and
evidence strong leadership and sound administration and financial
condition. Proposals should include the following:
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Brief statement of history, goals and
accomplishments to date
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Amount requested
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Concise description of the program,
objectives, timetable and an itemized budget for the program
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Concise description of how this program
provides economic opportunity for women
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Proposed line-item budget for this program
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Organizations or corporations that have either
committed or have been approached to fund this program, and the
amounts contributed.
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Plans for evaluating results.
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Population and demographics served by
percentage (ie: ethnicity, women etc.)
Proposals should also include the following
documentation:
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Internal Revenue Service tax-exemption letter
501(c)(3)
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Current year’s budget showing anticipated
expenses and income
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Most recent audited financial statements
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Current list of principal staff and governing
board
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Most recent annual report (if available)
All requests are screened, researched and
evaluated by the Avon Foundation’s staff to ensure compliance and
grant criteria. The Avon Foundation Board of Directors determines
final approval for all proposals.
The Foundation does not contribute to the following:
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Individuals for educational or other purposes
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Memberships
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Lobbying organizations
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Political causes or candidates
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Religious, veteran or fraternal organizations
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Fundraising events, telethons, marathons or races
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Journal advertisements
For more information, please contact the Avon Foundation:
The Avon Foundation, Inc.
1345 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10105
866-505-AVON
info@avonfoundation.org
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