Rotary Club of Loveland Community Grants

 

ROTARY CLUB OF LOVELAND GRANT PROGRAM
The Grant Program for the Rotary Club of Loveland has been established to promote the six goals of Rotary:  Promoting Peace, Fighting Disease, Providing Clean Water, Saving Mothers and Children, Supporting Education, and Growing Local Economies. 
 
Grants are funded by the Loveland Rotary Club Foundation and awarded by the Loveland Rotary Club Board of Directors.  Projects that support youth or elderly, identify a financial need demonstrated by a certain segment of a community, and/or reinforce the goals of Rotary may receive a grant award
 
The following restrictions and evaluation guidelines are used in determining the grants and their dollar amounts.  The percent of money granted to organizations outside of the Rotary Club of Loveland and amounts awarded to Rotary Club requests is flexible and may be adjusted at anytime by the Board.   Applications are evaluated quarterly following the deadline dates of March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31. NOTE: All funds for 2024-25 have been granted. The deadline for consideration in the next grant cycle is 6/30/25.
 
GRANT RESTRICTIONS        
  1. Grantee must be a non-profit agency and hold an IRS 501(c)(3) designation or spend funds in accordance with IRS guidelines.
 
  1. Non-Rotary grantee must be based in and provide services within the Northern Colorado area, especially within the Loveland/Berthoud areas. Rotary committees, satellite clubs, and organizational members may receive grants for services anywhere if activity is consistent with Rotary’s service objectives.
 
  1. The project or service should be unique and innovative.
 
  1. Grants may be used for capital items, and special projects or services.  Grants will NOT be awarded to retire debt, pay general operating expenses, assist specific individuals, or to duplicate established projects in the community.
 
  1. Grants are for one year only, but Rotary organizational members, satellite clubs, or committees may apply in consecutive years. Organizations outside of Rotary are NOT eligible for consideration for a grant if they received a Rotary grant the year prior.
 
  1. Grants are generally in the amount of $1000 to $2500. The amount granted cannot exceed $5000.
 
  1. Members of committees or Rotary organizational members applying for grants shall not serve on the Grants Committee or be present when their application is discussed unless invited by the Grants Committee.
 
  1. Funds may be available for extraordinary or emergency projects which are outside of the normal grant process or deadlines.  If two grant requests are similar, priority may be given to organizational members, satellite clubs, or committees of the Rotary Club of Loveland.
 
  1. Grant application must be completed fully and factually to qualify.
 
 
EVALUATION OF ALL GRANT REQUESTS
 
                *  Does the grant respond to a community issue, particularly those involving youth?
 
                *  Does the grant impact the elderly community?
               
                *  Does the grant address a financial need?
 
                *  Does the grant serve the community as a whole or a large segment in need?
 
                *  Is the grant feasible based on time and resources?
 
                *   Does the grant improve community members' lives?
 
                *  Would the conclusion of the grant provide measurable results?
               
                *  Evaluator's discretion (uniqueness of the project, etc.).
 
 

NOTE: Any information provided in the Grant application and proposal narrative may be used in Rotary press releases, reports, research or other published matters unless confidentiality is specifically requested.   

Proposal Submission 

Please submit your Grant Proposal by email in pdf format to: RotaryLoveland@gmail.com. 

The following application must be completed.  Additional information may be attached.

 
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