Rotary Club of Appleton- Community Service Fund Grants

Rotary Club of Appleton- Community Service Fund Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region
Last Updated: March 13, 2026

Summary

The Rotary Club of Appleton offers Community Service Grants to enhance the quality of life in Appleton and the Fox Cities. These grants are aimed at charitable organizations that address community needs through effective service projects. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations and demonstrate community support. The grants prioritize initiatives that are well-planned, impactful, and responsive to local challenges. Note that capital projects and annual campaigns are not funded.

Overview

Rotary Club of Appleton Community Service Grant The Rotary Club of Appleton is pleased to make available grants from the Rotary Community Service Fund at the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region. The purpose of the Community Service Grant is to fund projects which improve the quality of life for people in Appleton and the Fox Cities. Community service is one of Rotary’s Avenues of Service and it encourages Rotarians to offer service to their communities.  Every Rotary club and every Rotarian assumes a responsibility to find ways to improve the quality of life for those in their communities and to serve the public interest. Effective Community Service projects: Are relevant to the community and respond to real needs Apply careful planning and preparation Take meaningful action Improve community members’ lives Incorporate the abilities of those who are served Recognize the contributions of all participants Are supported by members of Rotary and/or the community Take time for reflection and evaluation

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Distribution will be awarded to eligible charitable organizations in Appleton and the Fox Cities to support projects and programs that enhance the quality of life for the people of the Fox Cities and provide opportunities for community volunteer engagement.    Please note that our requests for funding will exceed funds available. If you are turned down in one grant cycle you can reapply.

Ineligibility

Capital Projects (“bricks and mortar”) will not be funded. Annual campaigns will not be funded.