The AEC Trust is a private foundation established in 1980, functioning as a philanthropic, grantmaking organization. Governed by an Advisory Board that sets policy and reviews grants, it focuses on funding projects across various sectors including arts and culture, education, environment, health, and human services, with a particular emphasis on women's issues and support for people living with AIDS, alongside other areas where the Board has special interests.
The grant program by the AEC Trust aims to support projects within the fields of arts and culture, education, the environment, and health and human services, especially those targeting women's issues or aiding people living with AIDS. The grants also cover any additional areas where the Advisory Board possesses special knowledge or interest. Funding requests should fall between $10,000 and $50,000, ensuring they do not exceed 25% of an applicant organization’s annual budget or 50% of the total project budget.
The foundation prioritizes funding for organizations that lack widespread public backing.