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Rotary Works Foundation Grant Program

ROTARY WORKS FOUNDATION INC

Foundation Monthly Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Youth Programs

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Closed

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Rotary Works Foundation Grant Program

Funder: Rotary Works Foundation Inc (WI, US)

Geographic Scope: Projects of Rotary clubs in the Greater La Crosse area and projects of other organizations in or supporting the communities of the Coulee Region of Western Wisconsin and Southeast Minnesota

Focus Areas:

Projects involving children, youth and families (preference given)

Projects involving a Rotarian (preference given)

Local and international projects supported by Rotary clubs

Eligibility:

Awarded to 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(1) organizations

Must be in anticipation of an event/project, not after the fact

Projects must not have already happened at time of application

What They Don't Fund:

Payment/reimbursement for wages, benefits, stipends, etc.

Key Requirements:

Multi-year grants are discouraged except for major projects

Grant requests evaluated for past performance and use of RWF funds

Grantees required to report on outcomes after completion

May be asked to present project at RWF and/or Rotary Club meeting/event

Contact Information:

Email: rotaryworksfoundation@gmail.com

Phone: 608-886-9793

Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 1571, LA CROSSE, WI 54602-1571

Board Meeting Schedule: 3rd Thursday of every month

Member Clubs: La Crosse Downtown, La Crosse After Hours, La Crosse East, La Crosse Valley View Area, and Interact Clubs in Caledonia, Holmen, La Crescent, Onalaska, and Hilltopper

How to Apply

Grant Application Process

1. Submit completed application - Preference for electronic submission via email to rotaryworksfoundation@gmail.com, or by mail
2. Include 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(1) designation - Copy of organization's tax-exempt status documentation
3. Provide detailed budget - Must include:
- Scope of entire project
- Exact items on budget applicable to grant application
- Number of individuals impacted by project/event
4. Include funding plan - Plan for approaching other organizations and individuals for additional financial support, plus any prior pledges or donations
5. Timing verification - Confirm event/project has not already happened
6. Submit by deadline - Applications must be received 7 days prior to Board meeting
7. Post-project reporting - Email brief after-project summary/evaluation to RWF
8. Possible presentation - May be asked to present project at RWF and/or Rotary Club meeting/event