Closing the Gap - Where Education Meets Economic Equity
Summit Project Mission
Nevada Women’s Fund is dedicated to advancing wage parity and workplace equality.
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Each year, Nevada Women's Fund Board of Directors commits significant resources to initiatives that foster career development, professional growth, and equitable workforce participation for women. By targeting these areas, Nevada Women's Fund strives to close the gap between educational attainment and economic equity, enabling women to achieve their full potential and participate in the workforce on an equal footing with their male counterparts.
Summit Project Guidelines
The Summit Project funds will support projects aligned with these goals, with awards ranging from $500 to $10,000 available throughout the year.
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For a request to be considered, please take a moment to read the following guidelines:
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• Your organization must be based in the State of Nevada and benefit women in northern Nevada.
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• Your project must benefit career advancement for women. Those projects that contain a meaningful role for Nevada Women’s Fund will be given preference for funding.
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• Your organization may only receive Summit Project funding once per calendar year.
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• Summit Project funds may not be used to reimburse prior expenses.
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• Requests received by email, regular mail, fax, phone, etc. will not be accepted.
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• Your organization must submit your request online via this link
In addition to Nevada Women’s Fund’s Summit Project and its focus on wage parity, the organization will also spotlight International Women’s Day with a daylong celebration. This event aims to empower women and inspire the community to actively participate in efforts that promote equitable opportunities for all women, fostering a culture of inclusion and progress.
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