At the Rotary Club of Morgan’s March 20, 2024 meeting nonprofits who received $25,000 in grants from the club’s second 2023 grant cycle were honored. The second grant cycle followed an earlier award program which issued $20,000 in grants, bringing the total grant awards to $45,000 in 2023. Applications for the next grant cycle are expected to be available on July 1, 2024.Over the years, the Rotary Club of Morgan Hill has supported those in need, both locally and around the world. The Rotary Club of Morgan Hill has supported local organizations that operate free clinics, help purchase school supplies for children in need, teach children the fun and appreciation of art, provide musical concerts to elder care facilities, educate the community about and rehabilitate endangered wildlife, and provide community Fourth of July festivities through its Community Grant and Hearts of Rotary Grant programs.
Grants are typically granted in amounts from $250 to $1,500. Organizations may make separate applications for more than one project. If your organization has a significantly larger financial need, maybe our Foundation can assist you through our Rotary Grants at https://my.rotary.org/en/take-action/apply-grants/global-grants.
Grant Requirements
- Community Grants are available for only tangible or capital items (e.g., equipment, furniture, appliances). Grants are only accepted from philanthropic organizations (not individuals) which provide benefits to the Morgan Hill community.
- Hearts of Rotary Grants are available for project expenses or consumable/limited use items and only to IRS tax exempt organizations which provide benefits to the Morgan Hill community.
- A single application can be used for both types of grants if for the same project or program.
- All grants must be used for a charitable purpose by an organization that is clearly philanthropic in nature. Contributions are NOT made to individuals or for activities that are promoting specific religious or political viewpoints. Please note that the Rotary Club of Morgan Hill Rotary has additional programs for scholarship awards and for vocational career development. Community and Hearts of Rotary Grants are not awarded for scholarships.
- Grants must provide a specific benefit for the residents of the Morgan Hill Community as defined by the boundaries of the Morgan Hill Unified School District.
- Applicant which are awarded a grant agree to publicly acknowledge the contribution in a way that promotes community awareness of the Rotary Club of Morgan Hill.
The 37 local organizations selected in 2023 to receive grants were
| All Animal Rescue & Friends |
| Alma Bonita Animal Rescue |
| BookSmart Community Advantage |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley |
| City of Morgan Hill |
| Community Solutions for Children, Families and Individuals |
| DreamPower Horsemanship |
| EAH Housing |
| Edward Boss Prado Foundation |
| El Toro Health Science Academy |
| Explorer Post 811 |
| Friends of the MH Steve Tate Library |
| IASC - Circle of Giving |
| Jackson Academy of Math and Music Home and School Club |
| Leadership Morgan Hill |
| Live Oak High School Athletic Boosters |
| Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen |
| Martha's Kitchen |
| Morgan Hill Community Law Enforcement Foundation (C.L.E.F.) |
| Morgan Hill Grange #408 |
| Morgan Hill Historical Society |
| One Step Closer Therapeutic Riding |
| Operation Freedom Paws |
| PA Walsh STEAM Elementary |
| Reach Out Food Pantry |
| Rebekah Children’s Services |
| RotaCare Bay Area, Inc |
| San Martin Gwinn School Home & School Club |
| Santa Clara County Library District Foundation |
| South County Cal-SOAP |
| South Valley Civic Theatre |
| Susan and Charles Berghoff Foundation |
| The Grateful Garment Project |
| The Particular Council of the Society of St. Vincent De Paul - Morgan Hill |
| Town Cats |
| Wildlife Education & Rehabilitation Center |
| Wings of History Air Museum |
Rotary Club of Morgan Hill is a service organization whose members include business and professional leaders and people who are committed to community and international service. The Morgan Hill club is a part of Rotary International, which provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world.
Press release announced grants in 2023 by the Rotary Club of Morgan Hill.
