Grant Application

To foster leadership, independence, and community service and support initiatives that would not be possible without Rotary involvement.

Eligibility

  • Only Registered Societies and Organizations within High River and the County of Foothills are eligible.

  • Applicants must lack significant government funding.

  • Registered Not-for-Profit status is required.

Application Process
  1. Email the completed application form to rotaryhighriver@gmail.com.
  2. You will be notified via email of the status of your application within 60 days.
  3. Contact the club (via email above) if you have questions about these guidelines.
Funding Principles

  • Projects should foster independence, not ongoing reliance on Rotary.

  • Funding is typically one-time per year, unless ongoing need is demonstrated.

  • Successful applicants are expected to volunteer at least once with the club.

  • Preference for projects leveraging partnerships and additional resources.

Areas of Impact
Indicate your project’s area of impact:

  • Community, Healthcare, Youth, Senior Services, etc.

Mission Alignment
Projects must align with RCHR’s core values:

  • Service, Fellowship, Diversity, and Integrity.

Requirements & Desirables  - Priority Areas
 
  1. Community, Healthcare, or Rotary Development

    • Support for low-income adults/families, homeless, minority groups, seniors, and those facing abuse or neglect.

    • Initiatives that add diversity and vibrancy to the community.

  2. Youth Development

    • Support for disadvantaged youth (up to age 25).

    • Projects improving physical/mental health, reducing bullying, and supporting youth facing financial, educational, family, or addiction challenges.

    • Programs promoting youth volunteerism, leadership, and career development.

  3. Disadvantaged Adult Demographics.  Programs for adults with challenges not met by current social support programs.
  4. Peace & Conflict Resolution.  Projects encouraging peace, conflict resolution, and community harmony.​
  5. ​​​​​​Proactive Initiatives.  Preference for innovative, proactive projects leveraging community resources and partnerships.
  6. Community Impact.  Projects should address specific, identified community needs and encourage member participation.
Exclusions
Community Grant-funded activities may not:

  • Cover general operating, administrative, or indirect program expenses (e.g., rent, utilities, wages).

  • Fund sports teams, individuals, tournaments, or fundraising activities.

  • Require work by anyone under age 16.

  • Require unpaid work without explicit consent.

  • Transport vaccines internationally without proper approvals.

  • Include fundraising activities.

  • Create financial liability for RCHR beyond the grant amount.

  • Establish foundations, permanent trusts, or long-term interest-bearing accounts.

  • Provide continuous/excessive support to any one person, entity, or community.

  • Perform purely religious functions or promote political/religious viewpoints.

  • Discriminate against any group.

  • Focus primarily on research or data collection.

  • Purchase land or buildings.

  • Complete buildings that are only partially constructed and never occupied.

  • Fund new construction/additions to structures for living, working, or gainful activity.

  • Fund projects whose only expenses are travel.

  • Fund international travel for minors (unless accompanied by a parent/guardian) or staff of cooperating organizations.

  • Make unrestricted cash donations.

  • Fund project signage costing over CA$1,000.

  • Cover expenses incurred or activities started before grant approval.

  • Combine multiple unrelated activities under one grant.

  • Fund public relations initiatives unless essential to the activity.

Additional Information

  • Privacy statement, online help, and system requirements available upon request.

  • For clarification of these guidelines, email RotaryHighRiver@gmail.com

DOWNLOADABLE FORMS

Application Form (PDF)