Wallis Jones Grant Application
Apply online for a Rotary Friends grant. Applications are accepted September 15–October 31 each Rotary year.
Instructions for completing this application
All information is required. Incomplete applications will be returned to the submitting club. Applications are accepted September 15–October 31; the date of submission has no impact on the amount awarded, and funding is expected in November.
Please be advised. If your club received grant money in the prior year, your application — and all future applications — will not be accepted unless a closing summary report (due within 45 days after the project is completed) was submitted for that year. Keep a copy of the closing report and receipts for your records. Rotary Friends grants will not be awarded to any club that is not current in its dues to both Rotary International and District 5330 at the time grants are considered.
If your project does not use all the funds granted, return the remainder to the District Treasurer and note it in your Closing Report. If the project is canceled, return the funds and submit a Closing Report indicating the cancellation.
How to complete each field
- Rotary Club of: the official name of the submitting Rotary club. Be specific (Breakfast, Noon, Sunset).
- President: the president’s printed name.
- Rotary Club Liaison/Contact: the club member directly responsible for completing the project; include phone and email.
- Youth Group Name: the official name of the youth group working with the club. Club members and youth must both be present during the project, and grant money must be used to benefit seniors or people with disabilities.
- Title of Project: about one to five words (e.g., “Hillside Interact Senior Day”).
- Date of Project: the actual date the project will take place; for a continuing project, give beginning and ending dates. Notify the committee if the schedule changes by more than 60 days.
- Project Mission: a narrative of what the youth group and club will do to help seniors or people with disabilities — this is where you sell your project.
- Project Significance: a narrative of how the project enhances Rotary’s involvement in the community and shows the partnership with youth.
- Who and How Many Does It Benefit: the number of Rotarians and youth participating, and the number of people the project will directly benefit.
- Concluding Ceremony or Program: if applicable, briefly describe any media or special coverage.
- Grant Amount Requested: the total dollar amount requested.
- Date Grant Money Is Required: the approximate date the club would like to receive funds. Funds are usually distributed between November and January; contact Anne Marie Duncan if not received by then.
- Explanation of How Funds Will Be Used: be inclusive (e.g., $100 band, $200 food, $50 decorations and miscellaneous). This helps the committee understand the value of the program.
Questions? Contact Anne Marie Duncan at (909) 654-6191 or annemarie.duncan@gmail.com.