Grant Application Process
Community Philanthropic Committee
of the
Rotary Club of West Chester
2007 - 2008
What Is A Grant?
• Community Philanthropic Grants provide
limited financial support for worthy, nonprofit organizations in the Greater West
Chester Community.
• Grants range from $500 to $5,000.
• Grants are for one year only.
– They are not automatically renewed.
How Are Grants Awarded?
• Any member in good standing of the Rotary Club of
West Chester can submit an application.
– Non-profit organizations can also apply directly.
• Applications are reviewed by the Community
Philanthropic Committee for
– consistency with the mission of Rotary International,
– priorities of the Rotary Club of West Chester as expressed
in the recent survey, and
– the approved budget.
– Preference is given to projects which have a big impact on
the community.
• Recommendations are then sent to the board for final
approval.
Who Is Eligible?
• IRS recognized non-profit organization
• Provides humanitarian services in the
Greater West Chester Community
• Recipients are expected to
– Treat funds as a sacred trust
– Maintain clear and accurate accounting
– Return funds not spent within one year with an
explanation
Timetable
• Applications can be submitted throughout the
year.
• The Committee will review the applications twice
a year in November and May
– This is to prevent a first come - first served race.
– Club members will be provided an opportunity to
comment on applicants as part of the review.
• The Board will act on the Committee
recommendations in December and June.
– Funds will be distributed in December and June.
What’s Different?
• Application form to ensure all required information is
present in an understandable way
– The form is based on that of the RI Foundation Humanitarian
Grants program
– The process ensures that all applications are reviewed on a fair and
even basis
• Proof of organization’s non-profit status and a financial
statement required
• Report of project results required
• Twice a year application processing
• Big impact priority
– Some large grants of $5000 or more in addition to small grants
Community Philanthropic Committee
2007 - 2008
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Matthew Bradley - Chair
Bruce Beadle - Vice Chair
Becky Cacace
Bill Gotwals
Cathy Palmquist
Pete Thompson