Lakewood/Rocky River Rotary Foundation Community Grants

Award Amount: Total of $61,236 distributed among 24 grants to local community organizations

Number of Awards: 24 grants (in most recent year)

Geographic Scope: Lakewood and Rocky River, Ohio

Focus Areas:

• Scholarships and student achievement
• Fight hunger
• Community health and wellness programs
• Programs serving youth, adults, and community

Eligible Applicants: Non-profit organizations that serve youth, adults, and community within Lakewood and Rocky River

Recent History: The 24 grants totaling $61,236 was both the largest number and largest dollar amount of grants in the Foundation's history. Total grants awarded in the most recent year: $84,004 (including $3,000 scholarships and $61,236 in organizational grants)

Background: Since its creation in 1952 by then-Club President Carl Dryer, the Lakewood/Rocky River Rotary Foundation has enabled the club to provide over $1.25 million in student scholarships and grants, accomplished due to the generosity of the club's philanthropic membership. Each year, the Rotary Club requests grant applications from eligible non-profit organizations.

Application Process

Each year, the Rotary Club of Lakewood and Rocky River requests grant applications from non-profit organizations. Specific application procedures, deadlines, and requirements are not detailed in the available website content.

Note: Contact the club directly for current application guidelines, submission procedures, and the annual application deadline for community organization grants.