How much funding does Denver Rotary Club Foundation General Grants provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Denver Rotary Club Foundation General Grants?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around January.

Who is eligible for Denver Rotary Club Foundation General Grants?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is Denver Rotary Club Foundation General Grants offered?

Denver Rotary Club Foundation General Grants runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected January 31, 2027.

Denver Rotary Club Foundation General Grants

The Denver Rotary Club Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Youth Programs Grants for Education Community Services Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Expected ~January

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: January 31, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: January

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Denver Rotary Club organizations: Automatically eligible
Active Rotarian involvement: Mandatory for non-Denver Rotary organizations, including at least one of the following
Board participation
Fundraising activities

Overview

Mission: To actively participate in local and worldwide community through grants made each year, with emphasis on youth and education programs and humanitarian goals of Rotary.

Geographic Scope: Denver, CO and international communities

Total Funding History: Over $8.4 million granted since 1969

Focus Areas

Youth programs
Education initiatives
Community service projects aligned with Rotary's humanitarian goals

Eligibility Requirements

Denver Rotary Club organizations: Automatically eligible
Non-Denver Rotary organizations: Must have 501(c)(3) designation, or be another Rotary Club or Rotary district
Active Rotarian involvement: Mandatory for non-Denver Rotary organizations, including at least one of the following:
- Board participation
- Fundraising activities
- Direct program involvement
Exception consideration: If organization lacks current Rotarian involvement, exceptions may be considered with demonstrated potential for future Rotarian involvement
Matching funds: Foundation encourages projects involving matching funds from Rotary International, other Rotary Clubs and Districts

Grant Requirements

Requests must align with Foundation's mission
Must provide financial assistance for Denver Rotarians' philanthropic endeavors
Foundation oversight and/or participation in the program is expected

How to Apply

Application Process

Submission Method: All grant requests must be submitted electronically
Mailing Address (if applicable): Denver Rotary Club Foundation, Attn: Louise Bowen, P.O. Box 102706, Denver, CO 80250
Review: Applications are forwarded to the Denver Rotary Club Foundation Grants Committee for oversight and/or participation in the program

Required Materials

Grant Application Cover Letter (read for complete application process)
DRCF Grant Application & Checklist, OR
Colorado Common Grant Application (optional alternative)
DRCF Granting Guidelines (reference document)

Timeline

Granting Cycle: Typically begins in January
Award Announcement: Around April for the next fiscal year (July-June)

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What The Denver Rotary Club Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 6
Total given: $164K
Median grant: $13K
Range: $8,000–$64K

By dollars: Colorado 100%. Top recipient cities: Denver, CO; Northglenn, CO; Highlands Ranch, CO.
100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.