Rotary Community Impact Grant

Rotary Community Impact Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Rotary Club of Steamboat Springs
Amount: Up to US $15,000
Last Updated: March 17, 2026

Summary

The Rotary Community Impact Grant, offered by the Rotary Club of Steamboat Springs, provides $15,000 annually to local 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, or government agencies in Routt County. It aims to foster lasting, measurable change within the community, particularly benefiting youth and seniors. Projects that serve the entire community are also encouraged. The grant emphasizes clear, impactful use of funds, steering away from administrative costs or individual scholarships.

Overview

About Us The Rotary Club of Steamboat Springs is a member of a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders and problem solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities and in ourselves. Rotarians contribute their skills, expertise and resources to help make our world better. The Rotary Club of Steamboat Springs has been on a mission to grow our local foundation in order to offer more grants and find ways to increase our impact in our community. Currently we have two grant opportunities available for local 501(c)3 organizations, schools or government agencies in Routt County. The funds come from our members’ contributions. Rotary Community Impact Grant The Rotary Club of Steamboat Springs seeks to invest in a local Routt County non-profit by awarding an IMPACT grant of $15,000 each year. The purpose of our Community IMPACT Grant is to create a lasting change with measurable impact for people in Routt County. The community impact grant program focuses on activities that primarily serve youth and seniors in the community but is not limited to these activities. Programs that benefit the entire community are also welcome.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The requesting organization must be a 501(c)3 organization, school, or government agency in Routt County.The community grant program focuses on activities that primarily serve youth and seniors in the community but is not limited to these activities. Applications for programs benefitting the entire community will also be entertained.The grant should have a lasting, measurable impact on Routt County for many years to come. Applications from religious organizations will be considered but must be for a totally secular purpose.The applicant must demonstrate how the funds will be used for a specific activity, capital purchase or defined purpose other than general administrative or overhead expenses. Costs must be directly attributable to the activity.Organizations may apply for funding if it has applied and been granted in prior years. However, organizations should not anticipate repeat funding regardless of how many times the grant has been awarded previously.

Ineligibility

Grant funds may not be used for regranting or for providing funding for individuals, e.g. scholarships or travel.Grants will not be made retroactively for activities that have occurred prior to the application being considered.