Noon Rotary Foundation Ready for Grant Applications
Posted by Rita DuChateau
Calling All Grant Applicants!
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The Rotary Club of Estes Park Foundation has announced the opening of the application process for the 2014-2015 Community Rotary Grants Program. The Foundation, in partnership with the noon Rotary Club, invites grant proposals from charitable or other tax-exempt organizations in the Estes Valley. The deadline for receipt of the completed applications is January 2, 2015. Awards will be announced in late January 2015.
”It’s anticipated that these proposals will support programs and projects that help foster the general well-being of our community while advancing the principles and purposes of Rotary,” said Dave Evans, Community Grants Chairman for the Foundation. “The recipient organizations address a wide variety of causes, including support for the arts, for youth and the elderly, as well as overall community needs.”
Charitable non-profit organizations may download both the application and guidelines from the Rotary Club of Estes Park’s website at www.rotaryclubofestespark.org under the heading, “Community Grants.” Requests for hard copy of the application and guidelines may be mailed to The Rotary Club of Estes Park Foundation, PO Box 1854, Estes Park, CO 80517. Please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
The mission of the Rotary Club of Estes Park Foundation is to help foster the general well-being of the Estes Park community. Created in 1977, the Foundation fulfills the mission in two ways. It annually awards scholarships to qualified youth graduating in May from the Estes Park High School. It also awards grants to 501(c)(3) and other tax-exempt charitable organizations in the community each spring.
The Club generates funds for these purposes by conducting a variety of public fundraising events.
“Traditionally, there’s always a great musical event in the late winter, then the Duck Race in the spring, and then a huge golf tournament in the summer,” Evans said. Other member events and raffles also are conducted throughout the year. In addition, the Foundation receives donations and bequests from members and members’ families, designated to fund the general mission of the Foundation.
“Although there is never enough money to support all the worthwhile causes, last year the Foundation proudly awarded over $15,000 in grants to 18 organizations,” explained Evans. The largest grant was $2,000, and the average grant size was $834. Since 2004, the Foundation has provided almost $162,000 to organizations in the Estes Valley. Since its creation in 1977, the Foundation has awarded funds totaling over $1 million for college-bound student scholarships and grants to local organizations.
The 2014-2015 Grant Application emphasizes another important aspect of Rotarian beliefs. Not only is the Foundation interested in funding worthwhile projects, but the Rotary club also is interested in providing service via members. The motto of Rotary is “Service Above Self." Grant applicants are requested to list Rotary Club of Estes Park members who serve in any capacity within their organization. Applicants are also asked to suggest ways that Rotarians can help serve the organization with their time and talent.
Rotary is a service organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build peace in the world. Rotary is dedicated to promoting truth, enhancing good will and friendships, and being beneficial and fair to all concerned.
”It’s anticipated that these proposals will support programs and projects that help foster the general well-being of our community while advancing the principles and purposes of Rotary,” said Dave Evans, Community Grants Chairman for the Foundation. “The recipient organizations address a wide variety of causes, including support for the arts, for youth and the elderly, as well as overall community needs.”
Charitable non-profit organizations may download both the application and guidelines from the Rotary Club of Estes Park’s website at www.rotaryclubofestespark.org under the heading, “Community Grants.” Requests for hard copy of the application and guidelines may be mailed to The Rotary Club of Estes Park Foundation, PO Box 1854, Estes Park, CO 80517. Please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
The mission of the Rotary Club of Estes Park Foundation is to help foster the general well-being of the Estes Park community. Created in 1977, the Foundation fulfills the mission in two ways. It annually awards scholarships to qualified youth graduating in May from the Estes Park High School. It also awards grants to 501(c)(3) and other tax-exempt charitable organizations in the community each spring.
The Club generates funds for these purposes by conducting a variety of public fundraising events.
“Traditionally, there’s always a great musical event in the late winter, then the Duck Race in the spring, and then a huge golf tournament in the summer,” Evans said. Other member events and raffles also are conducted throughout the year. In addition, the Foundation receives donations and bequests from members and members’ families, designated to fund the general mission of the Foundation.
“Although there is never enough money to support all the worthwhile causes, last year the Foundation proudly awarded over $15,000 in grants to 18 organizations,” explained Evans. The largest grant was $2,000, and the average grant size was $834. Since 2004, the Foundation has provided almost $162,000 to organizations in the Estes Valley. Since its creation in 1977, the Foundation has awarded funds totaling over $1 million for college-bound student scholarships and grants to local organizations.
The 2014-2015 Grant Application emphasizes another important aspect of Rotarian beliefs. Not only is the Foundation interested in funding worthwhile projects, but the Rotary club also is interested in providing service via members. The motto of Rotary is “Service Above Self." Grant applicants are requested to list Rotary Club of Estes Park members who serve in any capacity within their organization. Applicants are also asked to suggest ways that Rotarians can help serve the organization with their time and talent.
Rotary is a service organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build peace in the world. Rotary is dedicated to promoting truth, enhancing good will and friendships, and being beneficial and fair to all concerned.