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Rotary Community Choice Grants
Community-funded support for local nonprofits
Funding available
$ 3,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides five $3,000 awards to local nonprofit organizations serving Orangeville. It supports charities and nonprofits with community voting and Rotary selection for eligible nominees.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Minimum amount : 3,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Support for local nonprofit organizations serving Orangeville.
Documents Needed
- Simple two-page application form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Registered charities
Who is not eligible
- Organizations that received the grant in the immediately preceding year
Eligible geographic areas
- Orangeville, Ontario
Selection criteria
- Community vote results for three of the awards.
- Rotary selection for two awards, with preference for smaller nonprofits without a large social media following.
How to apply
- Step 1: Submit a nomination
- Nominate a charity or other nonprofit by email or through Rotary’s Facebook or Instagram pages.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Invited organizations complete the simple two-page application form.
- Step 3: Participate in voting
- Eligible nominees are listed for online community voting.
- Step 4: Await results
- The top vote-getters and Rotary-selected recipients are announced after voting closes.
Processing and Agreement
- Nominations are collected and reviewed for basic criteria.
- Eligible nominees are posted for community voting.
- The final recipients are determined by vote and Rotary selection.
- Award recipients are announced after the voting period.
Additional information
- All nominated nonprofits are invited to complete a simple two-page application form.
- Community voting is done online, with one vote per person.
- The program is designed to support smaller or lesser-known organizations.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Rotary Community Choice Grants Program
What is the Rotary Community Choice Grants?
This program provides five $3,000 awards to local nonprofit organizations serving Orangeville. It supports charities and nonprofits with community voting and Rotary selection for eligible nominees.
How much funding can be received?
Rotary Community Choice Grants Funds up to $3,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Rotary Community Choice Grants program?
To be eligible for the Rotary Community Choice Grants program, you must:
Non-profit or registered charity.
Serves Orangeville residents significantly.
Shows genuine funding need.
What expenses are eligible under Rotary Community Choice Grants?
Support for local nonprofit organizations serving Orangeville.
Who can I contact for more information about the Rotary Community Choice Grants?
You can contact Rotary Club of Orangeville Highlands (RCOH) by email at grants@rcoh.ca or by phone at 416-554-2697.
Where is the Rotary Community Choice Grants available?
The Rotary Community Choice Grants program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Rotary Community Choice Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Rotary Community Choice Grants is a Grant and Funding