The League of Women Voters of Orange, Durham and Chatham Counties, Inc., Education Fund supports LWVODC’s voter service and citizen education activities. It provides funding for research, publications, and materials, and enables LWVODC to hold forums and disseminate information and training to citizens. It is a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan, nonprofit public policy educational organization that:
- Builds citizen participation in the democratic process
- Studies key community issues at all government levels in an unbiased manner
- Increases understanding of major public policy issues
- Enables people to seek positive solutions to public policy issues through education and conflict management
The Education Fund cannot be used for lobbying purposes. Donations to the LWVODC Education Fund are tax-deductible.
Donate to the Education Fund
We suggest the following donation levels for your consideration:
- Champions of Democracy: $250+
- Leaders of Freedom: $101 - $249
- Protectors of the Vote: $50 - $100
- Friends of Fair Elections: $20 - $49
Donate online
We use PayPal to process online donations. You may donate using a PayPal account if you have one, or with a debit or credit card.
Donate by check
If you prefer to pay by check, download and complete the LWVODC Education Fund donation form. Make your check payable to LWVODC Education Fund. Mail the form(s) and check(s) to:
LWVODC
P.O. Box 3397
Chapel Hill NC 27515-3397
Thank you for donating!
Education Fund Grants
Any member of the League of Women Voters of Orange, Durham and Chatham Counties, Inc. may apply for an Education Fund grant. The following are examples of potentially funded projects:
- LWVODC research, publications, and materials on current public policy issues
- Forums such as panel discussions on LWV positions, candidates' debates, and forums on ballot issues
- Civic education such as meetings regarding schools, violence toward women, environment, health care, gun violence prevention
- Creation and dissemination of voter service information such as voters' guides and support of vote411.org (online voter's guide)
- Training of League members to support a speakers bureau wherein members would speak to the community on important League topics
- Registration of voters
Applying for a grant
Applications are reviewed and approved by the LWVODC leadership team. Use the button below to download and complete the application.
Scan the completed form and email it to stubbsfamily15 [at] verizon.net (Sally Stubbs), or mail the form to:
LWVODC Education Fund
P.O. Box 3397
Chapel Hill, NC 27515-3397
For questions about the Education Fund, contact us.
