ROCORI Area Community Builder Grant

The ROCORI Area Community Builder Grant, offered by CommunityGiving, aims to foster lasting, positive change in the ROCORI area. This grant supports various initiatives including education, social services, arts and culture, and civic engagement. Eligible organizations include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, and government entities. The grant encourages collaborative efforts to enhance community impact, ensuring a sustainable investment in the quality of life for residents. Organizations can apply for funding for new programs, capital projects, and other strategic investments.

Here's Who We Are
Mission:

• Our mission is to strengthen local communities by empowering community foundations.
• We Believe In:

Capturing and preserving the legacy of our donors … ForeverOur duty to provide unparalleled, personalized service to our donorsInspiring philanthropy across generationsUtilizing financial resources as a tool to bring about lasting, positive changeOur responsibility to serve as a trusted local leader and community catalyst, building connections between people who share a common geography
Everyone is welcome at the Community Foundation table.
If any of these is ever diminished, the last is the most difficult to restore.Commitment - We possess an authentic and genuine dedication to the communities and people we serve.Innovation -We are committed to being flexible and improving what we do and how we do it, each and every day.Optimism -We have a “can-do” attitude that inspires creative solutions.Diversity - We integrate the diversity of our local communities in our discussions and actions.Generosity - We nurture a "pay-it-forward" approach that supports community-based philanthropy to grow and serve local communities.
The ROCORI Area Community Foundation (RACF) seeks to make grants that will build our community by bringing about lasting, positive change in the ROCORI area. The RACF is looking to provide leadership and financial support that builds a community partnership in order to advance the project or initiatives.
Focus Areas:

• Education – Grants will be made to support education; especially K-12 and after-school programs.
• Social Services – Grants will be made to support and strengthen families, children and youth.

Arts and Culture – Grants will be made to support activities that generate an appreciation of diverse cultures and that enhance and improve cultural opportunities.
Civic – Grants will be made to support activities that build, promote and preserve communities.

Eligibility

Eligible organizations: 501c3 nonprofit organizations, schools or government entities.What We Fund:New or expanded programs/projects
Capital projects
Other strategic investments that will have a lasting impactGeographic Area: Serves cities of Rockville, Cold Spring, Richmond; including an approximate 5 mile radius around each cityOrganizations may only submit one grant application per year

Ineligibility

What We Don't Fund:Individuals
Religious organizations for religious purposesFunding for Faith-Based Organizations PolicyPolitical organizations or political campaigns
Endowments
Debt retirementIndividual academic scholarships for post-secondary educationGrants solely for the purpose of travel or conferencesGovernment funding that has been reduced or eliminatedProjects that have already been completed