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How to Get Involved Throughout the Year

We want our members to have options for how they want to be involved. Different times of the year may be better than others to invest, connect, and inspire.

Join a Committee

BWGC has multiple committees which are member driven and create the opportunity to invest, connect, and inspire our community and grantees.

• Steering Committee
• Grants and Grantee Engagement Committee
• Membership & Communications Committee
• Network & Education Committee

Join our Annual Planning meeting and be involved in setting the agenda for the year and learning more about each committee and where you may want to engage.
BWGC ONE PAGER

Join the Grants Committee & Pitch Week

Applications that pass our initial screening will move on to our Grants Committee, which will review applications in the month of October. In early November, the Grants Committee meets to evaluate applications and determine semi-finalists who are then asked to pitch later in November.


In November, we hear pitches from our semifinalist grant applicants to develop the slate of grant winners. Each semifinalist presents, or “pitches” their program, and then addresses questions from BWGC members. After the pitches have concluded, the assembled members deliberate, document feedback for the presenter, and develop a recommended slate of grantees which is later presented to the full membership for approval. All BWGC Members will have the opportunity to vote on the slate of grantee finalists.
GRANTS COMMITTEE OVERVIEW

Timeline for the Grants Process

Late July	Application period opens
End of September	Application period closes
October	Applications reviewed
Early November	Grants Committee Evaluation
Mid November	Semi-Finalists Pitch to Members
Early December	Grant Recipients are announced

Volunteer with Our Grantees

Many of our grantees have one off volunteer needs, seek mentors for their participants, and several are interested in interviewing BWGC Members for potential Board Positions. Here is a snapshot of each of our grantees and their volunteer opportunities. Sign up for their newsletters and stay abreast of engagement opportunities!

2024 Grantee Opportunities 

	Boolean Girl Inc. Boolean Girl’s Saturday STEM Clubhouse Serving Arlington County
	Pink Space Theory  G.R.E.A.T Math Minds Serving All of Northern Virginia
	Space of Her Own  Serving Alexandria, Virginia
	Sustainability Matters EcologiGALS Serving Fairfax County
	Year Up National Capital Region Talent for Tomorrow Alliance Serving All of Northern Virginia