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Rotary Community Choice Grants
Community-funded support for local nonprofits
Latest source updateLast Update: July 9, 2026Latest change: The grant content now highlights a 2026 Community Choice Grants section with a $2,000 award amount, updated voting rules, and a removed inquiry email from the landing page.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 9, 2026
Latest change: The grant content now highlights a 2026 Community Choice Grants section with a $2,000 award amount, updated voting rules, and a removed inquiry email from the landing page.
Community Choice Grants updated for 2026
The Community Choice Grants content now includes a 2026 section stating that five $2,000 grants will be awarded, with three chosen by voting and two chosen by the Club. It also adds updated voting rules, including that voters may select up to three organizations and that the community connection requirement applies to voting participants. The visible landing content also no longer shows the inquiry email on the main community choice page and now points readers to the standings, nominee list, eligibility page, and last year’s winners. The updated page focus shifts the program presentation toward the 2026 round and the community served by Orangeville and its surrounding area.
Funding available
$ 2,000
Deadline
February 28, 2025
Opened February 14, 2025
Location
Orangeville, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Community Choice Grants 2026 supports local non-profits in Orangeville and the surrounding area with $2,000 grants through the annual Rotary Community Choice Grants Program. Five grants are awarded each year, with three selected by community voting and two selected by the Rotary Club.
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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 : 2,000 $
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
- 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?
Community Choice Grants 2026 supports local non-profits in Orangeville and the surrounding area with $2,000 grants through the annual Rotary Community Choice Grants Program. Five grants are awarded each year, with three selected by community voting and two selected by the Rotary Club.
How much funding can be received?
Rotary Community Choice Grants Funds up to $2,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was February 28, 2025.
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.