Junior League Disaster Fund #

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, AJLI established The Junior League Disaster Fund, whose purpose is to provide assistance to Leagues adversely impacted by a disaster, whether natural (earthquake, hurricane, blizzards, etc.) or other. The Fund was begun with an initial $10,000 contribution on behalf of all of the Leagues across the Association, putting in place a process which allows it to move quickly and effectively whenever disasters occur.

The AJLI Board of Directors oversees this Fund and has directed that the amount of investment earnings on the monies held in the Disaster Fund during the course of a year be added to the balance in the Fund at the end of each fiscal year. Contributions to this Fund are made by Junior Leagues, individuals or organizations that wish to support Leagues and their communities following such disasters.

For more information or to make contributions, see the AJLI Junior League Disaster Fund page.

DELETE - AJLI Governance Fund #

The purpose of the AJLI Governance Fund is to provide financial assistance to Leagues in the form of a waiver of the Early Bird Annual Conference or Special Meeting registration fee for a voting delegate, and, when possible, funds to offset some of the travel-related expenses.

Because it is the Junior Leagues that own the Association, it is critical that each League be able to debate and present its views on issues and vote on Association matters. Nowhere is this more important than at the Annual Business Meeting of the Association, which occurs during Annual Conference.

The Board also understands that there are, from time to time, financial or other operating difficulties that might prevent some Leagues from attending. Accordingly, in 1994 the Board established the AJLI Governance Fund. An amount is budgeted annually for the Fund to provide financial assistance to selected Leagues that are deemed deserving of support.

Details on the application process, including criteria and deadlines, are provided in the Annual Conference registration materials posted online. An All League Email alerts Presidents as soon as this web page goes live. In addition, you may find further information on the governance fund here.

DEI Accelerator Fund #

The purpose of the DEI Accelerator Fund is to help individual Junior Leagues to accelerate innovative programs that take action and advance definitive, measurable policies and practices to promote Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), and eliminate racism and other discrimination, in their communities, and in their Leagues.

The Fund has temporarily paused accepting submissions. As soon as it is resumes, details on the application process, including criteria and deadlines, will be found on the AJLI website.