The Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Charities Foundation announced a new, one-time opportunity to apply for a Community Impact Grant! Applications will be available for the new grant until July 15.
By Derek Aten
Rotary Club of Grand Rapids
Through the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Charities Foundation, up to $100,000 will be available for application by 501(c)3 organizations in the Greater Grand Rapids area. Organizations are encouraged to apply by mail or online, submitting a proposal summary, project cost, activities and how your project will make a significant impact in the Greater Grand Rapids community.
Among the criteria is alignment with one or more of Rotary’s seven areas of focus:
- . Peace and conflict prevention / resolution
- . Disease prevention and treatment
- . Water and sanitation
- . Maternal and child health
- . Basic education and literacy
- . Economic and community development
- . The environmentRotarian Derek Aten, leader of the special Community Impact Grant Task Force, states “Rotary stands with our community to address common goals in ways that are inclusive and equitable through volunteerism, service and resources. Our goal with this major grant is to make a significant difference in our community.”Funded by the Rotary Charities Foundation, the Community Impact Grant advances the mission of the Foundation to support charitable, scientific, literary and educational purposes. The Foundation exists to support local and international non-profit projects and programs that align with its primary focus areas of health, education and youth programs.
Applications must be completed by July 15. Applications may be mailed to Community Impact Grant, Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Charities Foundation, 1345 Monroe Ave. NW, Suite 307, Grand Rapids, MI, 49509 or emailed to grant@grrotary.org
For more information, visit the Grand Rapids Rotary Club’s website, www.grrotary.org/charities-foundation.
