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Rotary Club of Orangeville Highlands — Community Choice & Community Grants
Community funding for local nonprofits
Latest source updateLast Update: July 10, 2026Latest change: The Community Choice Grants page now shows the 2026 program details, including eligibility rules, voting rules, and $2,000 grants for local non-profits and registered charities.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 10, 2026
Latest change: The Community Choice Grants page now shows the 2026 program details, including eligibility rules, voting rules, and $2,000 grants for local non-profits and registered charities.
Community Choice Grants page updated
The Community Choice Grants page now presents the 2026 program details, including five grants of $2,000 each, with three selected by voting and two selected by the Club. It also adds the eligibility criteria for nominees, including that applicants must be non-profit organizations or registered charities, serve Orangeville residents in a significant way, and were not recipients in the immediately preceding year. The page also now shows the spring nomination phase, voting rules, standings, and the list of 2026 nominees, which makes the application and selection process much more specific than before. The program scope is now clearly tied to Orangeville and the surrounding area, with eligibility linked to Rotary’s areas of focus and the 4-Way Test.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Orangeville, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Rotary Community Choice Grants supports local non-profit organizations and registered charities serving Orangeville and its surrounding area with $2,000 awards. The program backs missions aligned with Rotary International’s seven areas of focus, including basic education and literacy, economic and community development, and supporting the environment.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Orangeville
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations.
- Registered charities.
Who is not eligible
- Grant recipients in the immediately preceding year are not eligible to participate in the current year.
Eligible geographic areas
- Orangeville and its surrounding area
Selection criteria
- Three grants are selected by voting, and two grants are selected by the Club.
Additional information
- In the spring, community members can nominate any organization they feel deserves a grant.
- Voters may vote only once and select up to three organizations.
- Residents are asked to vote only if they are a member of, or have close connections to, the Orangeville community.
- The Club may disqualify any candidate or adjust voting results if vote manipulation is suspected.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Rotary Club of Orangeville Highlands — Community Choice & Community Grants Program
What is the Rotary Club of Orangeville Highlands — Community Choice & Community Grants?
Rotary Community Choice Grants supports local non-profit organizations and registered charities serving Orangeville and its surrounding area with $2,000 awards. The program backs missions aligned with Rotary International’s seven areas of focus, including basic education and literacy, economic and community development, and supporting the environment.
Who is eligible for the Rotary Club of Orangeville Highlands — Community Choice & Community Grants program?
To be eligible for the Rotary Club of Orangeville Highlands — Community Choice & Community Grants program, you must:
The organization must serve Orangeville residents in a significant way.
The organization’s mission must align with Rotary International’s areas of focus.
The organization must demonstrate a genuine need for additional funding.
Who can I contact for more information about the Rotary Club of Orangeville Highlands — Community Choice & Community Grants?
You can contact Rotary Club of Orangeville Highlands (RCOH) by email at info@rcoh.ca.
Where is the Rotary Club of Orangeville Highlands — Community Choice & Community Grants available?
The Rotary Club of Orangeville Highlands — Community Choice & Community Grants program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Rotary Club of Orangeville Highlands — Community Choice & Community Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Rotary Club of Orangeville Highlands — Community Choice & Community Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Rotary Club of Orangeville Highlands — Community Choice & Community Grants?
Rotary Club of Orangeville Highlands — Community Choice & Community Grants is funded by Rotary Club of Orangeville Highlands (RCOH)