Rotary Santa Run Grant

Geographic Scope: Tri-State area

Eligibility: All 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations within the Tri-State

Focus Areas:

• Capital projects or program needs
• Projects that benefit and strengthen the community, children, and/or environment
• "Signature project or program opportunity" for the Rotary Club of Evansville

Key Requirements:

• Projects must be presented to Rotary membership for selection

Process:

• Applications reviewed by Rotary Santa Run Committee and Rotary Foundation members
• Three finalists selected to present projects at Rotary noon luncheon
• Rotary membership votes to choose final recipient
• Grant recipient announced at Rotary Big Party (typically in March)

Contact Information:

• Rotary Club of Evansville
• 402 Court Street, Evansville, IN 47708
• Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1131, Evansville, IN 47706
• Phone: (812) 962-4687
• Website: evansvillerotary.com

Application Process

1. Application Period: Typically runs in January (e.g., January 6-28 for 2020)
2. Submission Deadline: Usually late January (e.g., Tuesday, January 28, 2020 by 5 pm CST for 2020)
3. Submission Format: Online application form

Required Materials

• Organization name and 501(c)(3) status
• Capital project or program description
• Expected benefits to community, children, and/or environment
• Project completion timeline
• Budget details

Selection Process

• Applications reviewed by Santa Run Committee and Rotary Foundation members
• Three finalists notified and invited to present at Rotary noon luncheon (typically February)
• Finalists present projects to Rotary membership
• Membership votes to select $40,000 grant recipient