Special Project Grants

Geographic Scope: Martinsburg/Berkeley County, West Virginia

Focus Areas:

• Larger projects demonstrating long-term sustainability and impact
• Projects with significant community benefit

Eligibility

• Applicant must be a non-profit charitable organization, government agency, Rotary Foundation, or other Rotary Club
• Must demonstrate need for a specific project or program
• Must be able to demonstrate impact of the grant
• Funding must provide services to Berkeley County residents (exceptions can be made for other Rotary Clubs)
• Funding must be for future projects or programs
• Project must demonstrate long-term sustainability and impact

What They Don't Fund

• Operating and administrative expenses such as salaries and operating expenses
• Reimbursement for activities or expenses already completed or in progress

Seven Areas of Focus for Rotary International

• Promoting peace
• Fighting disease
• Providing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene
• Saving mothers and children and supporting education
• Growing local economies
• Protecting the environment

Contact Information

Grant Committee Chair: Michelle Sadat
Mailing Address: Rotary Club of Martinsburg, PO Box 2073, Martinsburg, WV 25402

Application Process

1. Complete the project request form - Available at www.MartinsburgRotary.com under community grants
2. Submit application - Electronic submission only via email to [email protected]
3. Email subject line - Must include "Rotary Club of Martinsburg Grant Application" and your organization's name
4. Review period - Committee reviews proposals from February through March
5. Decision timeline - Decisions made in April
6. Fund usage - Funds must be used within one year of grant issuance
7. Presentation requirement - Applicants must give a presentation to the Rotary Club about the project's success/progress

Required Materials

• Completed project request form
• Demonstration of need for specific project or program
• Evidence of long-term sustainability
• Documentation of expected impact
• Proof of non-profit status or eligible organization type