“Dare to Dream” Program Applications Being Accepted

The Patuxent River Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) has announced that its “Dare to Dream” program applications are being accepted now through April 15, 2011.

The grants are designed to enhance a woman’s personal growth, artistic skills, educational enrichment or community service. The grants can be used for a large variety of creative ideas and projects. Past grants include establishing a website for a nonprofit; paying for supplies for community projects, and providing fees for further professional certifications

Women 18 or over and living in Calvert, Charles and St Mary’s Counties are eligible for grants. They may request up to $300 to help them reach their goals. After applications are reviewed, the recipients will be notified by early May and will be honored at the annual AAUW meeting in Solomons on May 12.

To apply, request the application by calling 410-394-3733 or email msalh@comcast.net, or write to Dare to Dream Selection Committee, 206 E Hawthorne Dr, LaPlata MD 20646. The application information is also on the branch website www.aauw-paxriv.org.