2024 Call for Projects

The Women and Girls in Astronomy Program is looking to fund ten projects that use astronomy for development activities to promote, support, and uplift women and girls in the field. Qualifying projects must align with at least one of the NA-ROAD's five Strategic Goals, and take place in Canada, United States, the Caribbean, Mexico, or Greenland. Projects are encouraged to approach astronomy from a unique lens, including, but not limited to, scientific, social, technical, cultural, and artistic perspectives. 

The deadline for project proposals is now March 31, at 11:59 PM EDT.

**DEADLINE EXTENDED**

Scroll to the bottom of this page to read the full 2024 Call for Projects. 


To learn more about past WGAP projects, visit  2023 WGAP Projects – Naroad – Astro4Dev. 


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Project Location (City, State, Country) *
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Project Questions
This section contains four questions pertaining to the proposed project.This will allow us to get to know your vision better!
Describe your project, including its goals and expected outcomes. 200 word maximum.  *
Who is the target audience for this project and how will this project support them? 100 word maximum.  *

Chosen projects will be awarded with $2,000 USD mini-grants. How would your project utilize this award? 200 word maximum. 

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Explain how this project fits into at least one of NA-ROAD's Strategic Goals:

- Goal 1: Advance the use of astronomy for science diplomacy, with collaborative activities that bridge across countries and cultures.
- Goal 2: Advance the use of astronomy and astronomy facilities/resources to support economic development in local communities through both astronomy and non-astronomy activities.
- Goal 3: Advance the use of astronomy to facilitate STEM education and outreach, in collaboration with the OAE, OAO, and OAD.
- Goal 4: Promote productive employment opportunities and sustained career pathways for adults in astronomy and astronomy adjacent fields. 
- Goal 5: Advance the collaboration and sharing of astronomical knowledges to promote connections with and to support the general well-being of Indigenous communities and peoples.  

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Grant recipients will be notified in mid April.
Questions? Email wgap@aui.edu
The full Call for Projects can be found below.
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