How much funding does Community Grants Program provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

Community Grants Program

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Education Grants for Youth Programs Community Development Grants

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

July 1, 2026

82 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Grants Program

Funder: Rotary Club of Fresno and Fresno Rotary Foundation

Geographic Scope: Greater Fresno area and projects that primarily benefit Fresno residents

Eligibility:

Educational organizations

Nonprofit charitable organizations

Organizations under direction of local organization or local affiliate

Projects must be specific and accomplishable in a timely manner

Projects for capital equipment eligible

Does NOT Fund:

Individuals

Tax-supported governmental agencies (fire, police) — but will consider special projects for public and private schools

Organizations or projects outside greater Fresno area

Administration or ongoing operating expenses (training, debt reduction, computer software, office equipment)

Political projects or those primarily related to political causes

Religious organizations for religious purposes

Sabbatical leaves or scholarly research

Travel, tours, and trips

Endowments and memorials

Fundraising events and sponsorships

Grant Criteria - Requests must meet one or more:

Make significant impact on youth, disadvantaged, or underserved community elements

For new tangible projects (not well-funded or well-established projects)

For projects in greater Fresno area primarily benefiting Fresno residents

Under direction of local organization or local affiliate

For capital equipment

Provide proven sustainable benefits continuing long after grant disbursement

Post-Award Requirements:

Sign Grant Terms and Conditions agreement and release form

Provide written Grant Final Report Form with supporting documentation (receipts, invoices)

Final report required before subsequent grant requests considered

Provide appropriate recognition of Fresno Rotary/Foundation with signature displayed and included in media releases, social media, and print materials

Review Process:

Community Projects committee recommends grants

Final approval by Fresno Rotary Board of Directors

Some applications reviewed by Fresno Rotary Foundation (may take longer)

Allow up to 90 days for response

Contact:

Phone: 559.519.6260

Email: office@fresnorotary.org

Mail: Fresno Rotary / Fresno Rotary Foundation, PO Box 11904, Fresno, CA 93775 or 2307 N. Fine Avenue, Fresno, CA 93727

How to Apply

Grant Application Requirements

Application Materials Required:
1. Brief description of the program and its rationale
2. Statement of the program's goals and objectives
3. Brief description of the population to be served
4. Statement on how you plan to sustain the project/program
5. Preliminary budget and quotes
6. Description of the evaluation activities and desired outcomes
7. Copy of Pages One, Two, and Part VI (Governance, Management and Disclosure) of the most recent IRS Form 990
8. Quotes and documentation supporting the grant request
9. Disclosure of any relationships that might be considered conflicts of interest between requesting organization, its Board of Directors, its management, and Rotary

Application Submission:

Applications accepted on ongoing basis beginning July 1

Subject to fiscal availability of funds

Submit to: office@fresnorotary.org or mail to addresses listed

Include all supporting documentation with application

Review Process:

Committee will contact if questions arise

Applications reviewed upon receipt of complete documentation

Allow 90 days for response

Organizational Capacity Requirements:
Applications should demonstrate:

Organization's ability to efficiently and effectively use funds and/or matching funds for greater community impact

Management, board of directors, and/or volunteers have capacity to achieve proposed outcomes