The Chicago Foundation for Women is now accepting applications for the 2007-2008 Founders’ Award for Young Women Advocates, a $25,000 grant to one woman under 40 who advocates for women and girls.

Initial applications must be completed and returned to the Foundation’s office by 5 p.m. (not postmarked) on Nov. 30, 2007. You can download the application and all pertinent information by clicking here. Completed applications should be hand-delivered to: Founders’ Award, c/o Chicago Foundation for Women, 1 E. Wacker, Suite 1620, in Chicago.