The Rotary Club of Windsor has begun its search to identify the major beneficiary or beneficiaries of our Windsor Rotary Community Foundation for 2022. Our Foundation raises funds throughout the year and at our major fundraising event each spring so that we can make grants available for projects that benefit our community.
If your organization has a project that qualifies, we encourage you to apply for consideration.
The deadline to receive completed applications is Tuesday, October 12, 2021.
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The 2022 Grant Application Form is in Word format so it can be opened and completed on your computer. Once completed, the application should be sent to Rotary at the email address listed on the form. As an alternative, you may print the application as a hardcopy, complete it manually, and mail it to us at: Windsor Rotary Community Foundation, PO Box 2295, Windsor CA 95492. Regardless of how your form is completed, please be certain that it is submitted in a manner that Rotary receives it no later than the October 12th deadline.
Please make your application submittal package as complete and compelling as possible. Any applicant who has submitted a package for consideration in the past is free to update and resubmit the same package for consideration. The Rotary Service Committee will determine which applicants will be selected to move forward to the interview process.
Grant Application Process Timeline and Milestones:
- Application distribution begins: September 8th, 2021
- Applications must be completed and submitted: October 12th, 2021
- Selected Applicants will be invited to make a brief oral presentation about their projects before the Club’s Community Service Committee (may be in-person or via Zoom): November 3rd to November 10th
- Evaluation and selection process by Rotary: November 11th to November 15th
- Project selection will be announced: November 17th
Project Evaluation Criteria:
- Targeted Groups: Youth, seniors, public services, social services
- Funding Target: Projects should fulfill an economic need that is not otherwise adequately funded. An emphasis is placed on tangible, physical projects.
- Target Area: The greater Windsor community
- Funding Amount Available: Historically, Windsor Rotary has had the capability to award funds for projects within a range of about $10,000 to $30,000 per year. Grants for projects selected in this current application process are expected to be available in May 2022.
- Recognition: It is preferred that the project offer opportunities for public recognition of Windsor Rotary.
- Participation: The project may (but is not required to) offer opportunities for hands-on participation by Windsor Rotarians.
If you have questions about the application/application process or need more information, please contact Sue Nelson (Email: jsnelson1@comcast.net or Text: 707-326-0183) or Susan Cole (Email susanc8@comcast.net or Text: 707-799-3670).
Please feel free to forward this information to others you feel might want to apply for this grant.