Grant Request

Grant Request Guidelines


The Rotary Club of Eau Claire is proud to support the work of non-profit organizations which enhance the lives of people in our Chippewa Valley communities. All awards are made at the full discretion of the Rotary Club of Eau Claire.
 

Our club prioritizes funding for projects focused on these interest areas:  

  • Youth Service/Education
  • Health and Wellness
  • The Arts

Funding Guidelines:

  • Projects should be in one of our focus areas, sustainable and directly benefit and have a positive impact on the people served and the community.
  • The majority of grants awarded are about $500 or less.  However, grants of up to $1,000 may be considered. 
  • Grant submission deadlines:
    • March 31 -- tobe considered for an award in or after May
    • September 30 -- to be considered for an award in or after November
– Exceptions to this timeline may be made at the discretion of the Club
  • Recipients and/or organizations which are awarded grants are expected to attend a Rotary meeting to accept their check.
The following items do not fit our funding requirements and will generally not be funded:
 
  • Ongoing operating and/or programming expenses 
  • Fundraising drives or related activities
  • Capital campaigns 
  • Funds toward putting on a conference or to attend a conference or training
  • Travel expenses
  • Requests seen as supporting political parties, activities and or candidates
  • Proposals with a religious focus

Projects should generally:

  • Address one of the three focuses of the Rotary Club of Eau Claire.
  • Meet a demonstrated community need impacting people in the Chippewa Valley and not duplicate services.
  • Not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, familial status, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, lawful sources of income, national origin, or any other discriminatory practice prohibited by state or federal law.
Click here to download grant application
 
Submit Grant Applications to eauclairerotary@gmail.com.
 
For questions or clarifications contact eauclairerotary@gmail.com
 
 
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