Funding Amount

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Deadline

January 31, 2027

298 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Denver Rotary Club Foundation General Grants

Funder: Denver Rotary Club Foundation (DRCF)

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

Contact Information

Email: rcdinformation31@gmail.com

Mailing Address:
Denver Rotary Club Foundation
P.O. Box 102706
Denver, CO 80250

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Submission Method: All grant requests must be submitted electronically
2. Recipient: Louise Bowen, rcdinformation31@gmail.com
3. Mailing Address (if applicable): Denver Rotary Club Foundation, Attn: Louise Bowen, P.O. Box 102706, Denver, CO 80250
4. 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)

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

nonprofitsyouth-programseducationcommunity-services

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