Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Rotary Club of Scarborough

The Rotary Club of Scarborough is a long‑established service club chartered on 21 February 1951 and part of Rotary International. Based in Scarborough, Ontario, the club mobilizes volunteers and charitable donations to support a wide range of local and international community projects. Funds are raised through signature events such as Scarborough Ribfest, golf tournaments and other campaigns, as well as through individual donations processed via CanadaHelps and Rotary’s own charitable structures.

These resources are then directed to partner organizations and projects through donations, cheque presentations and participation in Rotary Foundation programs. Site imagery and stories highlight sizeable contributions, including major cheque presentations and collaborative initiatives with groups like Kids Against Hunger Canada, as well as support for Rouge National Urban Park clean‑ups, seniors’ activities, literacy initiatives such as the Free Reading Program, and community celebrations like the Canada Day Parade.

Locally, the club focuses on vulnerable populations and community well‑being: seniors in care homes, families facing food insecurity, youth and education, and environmental stewardship. Internationally, the club engages in Rotary Global Grant projects and partnerships with other Rotary clubs, for example in Kampala and other regions, to improve health, education and economic development. Members also participate in wider Rotary efforts for peacebuilding and intercultural understanding, including involvement in intercountry committees.

While the website does not present a formal open call for grant applications, the Rotary Club of Scarborough operates as a discretionary funder. Members identify needs through community engagement and Rotary networks, then allocate raised funds and volunteer time to selected initiatives that align with Rotary’s areas of focus and the club’s priorities for Scarborough and beyond. Funding typically complements hands‑on service, ensuring both financial support and active involvement in project delivery.

With more than seven decades of continuous activity, the club has built a strong governance culture grounded in Rotary’s motto “Service Above Self.” Club officers and committees oversee project planning, stewardship of donated funds and coordination with Rotary District 7070 and the Rotary Foundation. Through this structure, the Rotary Club of Scarborough plays a recognized role in channeling charitable resources from local donors to impactful projects locally and around the world.