Rotary Club of Swarthmore is dedicated to improving lives in communities locally and around the world.
As such, we are happy to provide grants for Community organizations that need some extra funds for projects!
Community Grants:
Any community organization is able to apply for grants awarded between $250 and $1500.
Examples of recent grant recipients:
- Shepard’s Heartbeat – Liberia
- Medical Mission – Kenya
- Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry
- Chester Children’s Chorus math tutors
- CADES – AEDs
- Los Angeles Wildfire Relief
- Ruth Bennet Farms
- Friends of Little Crum Creek
- North Carolina Hurricane Relief
- Headstrong House Comfort Kits
- PAC Center Summer Senior Program
- RI Polio Plus Campaign
- Strath Haven Student Scholarships
Community Grants
We welcome Requests for Funding that address specific needs with defined goals and measurable results that will improve the lives of citizens in the community.
If you are a member of a group that is working to make improvements in the community, and would like to submit a request for funding to our club, we welcome your proposal! All requests are reviewed by a committee to determine if we are able to support the initiative based on available funds and the merits of the request. Grants are typically between $250 and $1000.
To Apply:
Download the application “Request for Funding” form below. Once fully filled out, email the completed form to: mzissimos at chesterha.org
If you have any questions, please click here to contact our Grants Committee Chair Maria Zissimos.
Due Date:
Requests are reviewed on a rolling basis.
All funding decisions are made at the sole discretion of the Board of the Rotary Club of Swarthmore.