How to Apply
The Rota Foundation is a non-profit philanthropy looking to help local 501(c)(3) charitable organizations meet their goals and objectives through the provision of monetary grants.
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 review, all applications will receive an award decision
STEP 5 - FUNDING
You'll be notified if funds are being sent to you
STEP 6 - FOLLOW UP
6 months after your award date, follow ups are due
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 with the average grant awarded at around $5,500.
All applications received by the end of the open season period will be considered for a grant award. All applicants will receive notification of their award decision within 4 - 12 weeks after the relevant open season closes.
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 testimonial or follow up summarizing the success of their grant to stories@therotafoundation.org. The deadline for your follow up is 6 months from the date of your grant award. Those not submitting a follow up testimonial will not be eligible for further awards.
Qualified organizations are only eligible to receive one award every 12 months.
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