AJWC Funds Available for Area Non-Profits

 

The Amherst Junior Women’s Club invites non-profit organizations in need of charitable contributions to apply for a donation. Throughout the year, the AJWC raises money and then disburses those funds within the community.

 

Request must follow these guidelines:

 

• Requesting organization must be affiliated with a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

• Organization does not need to have an Amherst address but must service the local community.

• Request must be submitted by March 31, 2023, in writing or by e-mail.

 

Request must contain the following information:

 

• Name of organization, mailing address, e-mail address, website (if available), telephone number, contact name.

• Dollar amount requested.

• How would donated funds be used?

• How does requesting organization currently benefit Amherst and greater community?

• How does organization’s objective correspond to the mission of the AJWC? AJWC mission is explained below.

• When was organization established? Provide short history of organization.

• How does organization fund itself, ie. federal/state/local grants?

• What is organization’s annual budget? Include any expected shortfalls.

 

The AJWC is an organization of women who volunteer their time, energy, and talent to enhance the community. The club’s mission is to focus efforts on civic needs, educational advancement and the less fortunate.

 

All requesting organizations will be notified when applications are received. Once approved, funds will be distributed no later than June 15, 2023. Only chosen recipients will be notified of disbursements.

 

Questions may be e-mailed to Meredith Weiss at cip.ajwc@gmail.com reference “CIP Request” in subject line. For more information, please visit our website at: ajwcnh.org. Our mailing address is: AJWC, CIP Request, P.O. Box 513, Amherst, NH 03031.