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Grant Requests - Case by Case Basis

Denver Cherry Creek Rotary Foundation

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Grants for NonprofitsCommunity Services GrantsGrants for Youth ProgramsLiteracy Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Grant Requests - Case by Case Basis

Overview: The Denver Cherry Creek Rotary Foundation provides grants to local charities and projects on a case-by-case basis.

Geographic Scope: Primarily local Denver/Colorado area, with some international partnerships

Focus Areas: The Foundation supports projects in the following categories:

  • Community Service: Local nonprofits and initiatives serving Denver residents

  • International Service: Global projects, particularly in partnership with Rotary International

  • Youth and Literacy: Educational programs and scholarships

  • Disaster Relief: Emergency response to disasters and crises

    • Funding Priorities:

  • Projects that provide local impact

  • Funding that goes to specific individuals and projects rather than general operating funds

  • Partnerships with other Rotary clubs in the region

    • Example Recent Awards (2025-2026):

  • International Uganda Mental Health: $7,500

  • Rotary Youth Leadership Awards: $8,000

  • Project Greer Street: $3,000

  • Kobzar Ukrainian Heritage School: $1,600

  • Brothers Redevelopment: $1,000

  • Girls with Books!: $1,100

  • Operation Warm: $6,000

    • What They Fund: Based on funding history, the Foundation has supported:

  • Refugee support services

  • Dental care programs (domestic and international)

  • Food insecurity initiatives

  • Senior community services

  • Substance abuse prevention

  • Women's homelessness support

  • Technology access and recycling

  • Educational scholarships and literacy programs

  • Disaster relief

  • International development projects

    • Contact Information:

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Mailing Address: DCCRF, P.O. Box 460763, Glendale, CO 80246

    • Background: Over the past 2.5 years, the Denver Cherry Creek Rotary Club has awarded grants totaling over $130,000 through its Foundation, funded by member contributions, community fundraising, and Rotary International matching funds.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    How to Apply:
    1. Download the grant request form from the Foundation website
    2. Complete the form with all required information
    3. Submit the completed form to [email protected]

    Required Materials:

  • Completed grant_request_form.pdf

  • Specific project/individual information

  • Information demonstrating local impact and specificity of funding use

    • Note: Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The Foundation emphasizes that they prefer funding specific projects and individuals rather than general operating funds.

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    What Denver Cherry Creek Rotary Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

    Grants in 2025
    3
    Total given
    $19K
    Median grant
    $6,563
    Range
    $5,050–$7,194
    • By dollars: Colorado 100%. Top recipient cities: Frederick, CO; Denver, CO; Grand Junction, CO.

    Example grants

    • Rotary Youth Exchange Awards · Frederick, CO

      General purposes of the organiztion

      $7,194

    • Dental Mission · Denver, CO

      Provide dental services to youth in hondurasprovide dental services to primarily youth…

      $6,563

    • She Has a Name · Grand Junction, CO

      Construct well for new facility to serve girls sold into the sex trade in kenya

      $5,050

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitscommunity-servicesyouth-programsliteracydisaster-reliefmental-healthimmigrationfoundation

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