Denver Rotary Club Foundation General Grants
Funding Amount
Varies
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
- Youth programs
- Education initiatives
- Community service projects aligned with Rotary's humanitarian goals
Focus Areas
- 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
Eligibility 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
Grant Requirements
Contact Information
Email: rcdinformation31@gmail.comMailing 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
- 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)
Required Materials
- Granting Cycle: Typically begins in January
- Award Announcement: Around April for the next fiscal year (July-June)
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