How to Apply

The Rota Foundation is a non-profit philanthropy looking to help local 501(c) charitable organizations meet their goals and objectives through the provision of monetary grants. Here's how to apply to obtain a grant award.

The Application Process

STEP 1 - APPLY

Use online application only

STEP 2 - REVIEW

Your application is reviewed for award consideration

STEP 3 - QUALIFYING

TRF budget + qualifying application = award

STEP 4 - DECISION

Post all application reviews - awards will be notified promptly

STEP 5 - FUNDING

Turnaround in 3-6 weeks

STEP 6 - FOLLOW UP

90 days after award, follow ups are due by all awardees

Who should apply?

  • The Rota Foundation awards grants only to organizations with an active 501(c)(3) status.

  • Eligible organizations support local initiatives (international, national or regional programs, activities, or campaigns are not eligible).

  • The Rota Foundation does not award grants to faith-based organizations which are centered on a particular or specific theological belief. We are open to funding religious-oriented programs of all faiths that ensure its beneficiaries are free to receive support or be served without being bound to any specific religious aspect of the host nonprofit

  • Two grant application Open Season periods: June 1 through June 30, and October 1 - October 31, annually.

  • Awarded grants range from $250-$20,000.

  • Notification of awards will be within 3-8 weeks of the date the application is submitted, unless notified that more evaluation time is needed.

  • All grant applications must be submitted via the Rota Foundation website (direct mail applications will not be eligible).

  • All awardees receiving a grant award must submit a post-award follow up summarizing the success of their grant to stories@therotafoundation.org. Those not submitting follow ups will not be eligible for further awards.

  • Qualified organizations are only eligible to receive one award every 12 months.

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