Instructions for Applicants Seeking Financial Support

Applications are accepted no later than August 10, 2018. Requests for emergency grants will be considered as needed. Grants typically do not exceed $1,000.00. Application must be made annually for repeat funding. All requests are reviewed by a committee appointed by the President and approved by the Board of Directors. Funds are generally distributed at a Rotary Club meeting later in the fall.

Review Criteria 
Successful grants will fulfill the goal of Rotary "…to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise…."

Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of:
1. Program/Project fulfills the Rotary Four-Way Test:
    Is it the truth?
    Is it fair to all concerned?
    Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
    Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
2. Program/Project Quality
3. Community Impact
4. Ability of applicant to carry out the proposal

Eligibility 
Project/program will take place within one year and will be open and available to the public, or serve a public need.

If an organization, one of the following must apply: 
  • Organization is a 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), 509(a)
  • Organization is a unity of government or school 
  • Eligible to receive donations as charitable contributions under section 170(c) of IRS code. 
  • Organization is new and has applied for, or is considering applying for, non-profit corporate status. 

Limitations 
Grants may NOT be used for projects or programs which:
  • give academic credit 
  • have a religious purpose 
  • are cash prizes or awards (rotary funded scholarships are available, see www.rotary7450.org for more information.)  
  • are fundraisers 
  • are used for hospitality expenses such as parties or receptions 
  • are used for lobbyist payments 

Organizations receiving grants will be asked to:
  1. Do a press release recognizing Rotary Club of Jenkintown support. 
  2. Make a presentation to the Club about the project (this is recommended before you apply) 
  3. Submit a final report before requesting for more funds (can be a part of the application). 
If you have any difficulties completing this application, please contact: John Di Benedetto at 215- 285-9040 or [email protected]
Download the application form in PDF format