The 2022 Indianapolis Rotary Foundation Community Grant guidelines have been posted. The Foundation intends to award two grants of $25,000 and two grants of $10,000.
The online grant application can be found here. Applications are due by June 20, 2022. Applicants must be 501(c)3 nonprofits who serve the charitable and educational needs of Central Indiana.
You can find out more about the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation here.
| Please join Indy Rotary female presidents, past and future, Elaine Bedel, Peggy Blackard, Ramona Adams and Jenny Dexter as they host a unique Indianapolis Rotary Foundation Fundraiser for the women of our club. On Wednesday, November 17th from 6-8pm at Meridian Hills Country Club, all female Indy Rotarians and spouses/partners of our male members are invited to attend a cabi Fashion Show and Experience in support of the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation. A portion of all proceeds will be donated to the Foundation and guests will have the ability to donate without purchase, as well. We’ll have drinks and hors d’ouvres and some fantastic models that you know and love! It’s sure to be a fabulous time with fantastic women…all for a great cause. Reservations are not required, but if you plan to attend please email Jenni Agramonte. |
Fun was had by all as we were entertained by Pavel Polanco-Safadit and Leah Crane, the Indianapolis Children’s Choir and enjoyed videos from organizations that have received funding from the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation. Check out a few of the videos from Dayspring Center, Purchased and Project Alianza.
There is still time to donate!
To give today, visit the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation giving page. We also have a few Pacers suite tickets still available. Thanks to Rotarian Kevin Bower with Pacers Sports and Entertainment for his assistance in securing the suite.
Join us next Tuesday on Zoom for our Holiday Program featuring Pavel Polanco-Safadit and Leah Crane. The Past Presidents Chorus in collaboration with the Indianapolis Children’s Choir will regale us with their singing, and you will hear from organizations around the world that have benefited from the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation.
Throughout the program there will be special opportunities to raise money for our Indianapolis Rotary Foundation. There will even be Indiana Pacers suite tickets available and the proceeds will go to the Foundation. Thanks to Rotarian Kevin Bower with Pacers Sports and Entertainment for his help in securing this unique experience.
Don’t forget to order your holiday centerpieces donated by Tiffany Wesseler from Eagledale Florist by Friday. 100% of the funds collected are donated to the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation. You can order your centerpiece here. We look forward to seeing everyone online on Tuesday!
All are welcome at Rotary programs.
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Indianapolis Rotary Foundation Announces Community Grant Recipients $60,000 in funding distributed to three Indianapolis nonprofits
Indianapolis, IN (December 1, 2020): The Indianapolis Rotary Foundation awards annual Community Grants through a competitive application and review process. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Foundation only accepted grant applications this year from organizations that have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 virus. The Indianapolis Rotary Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2020-21 Community Grants.
• Dayspring Center Family Emergency Shelter will receive $25,000 to ensure families experiencing homelessness have daily meals and a safe, clean private room to keep them together and healthy during the pandemic.
• School on Wheels Corp will receive $25,000 to support the increased reliance on part-time staff who operate tutoring and academic intervention services to children and families impacted by homelessness. Their 17 partner locations throughout Indianapolis include emergency shelters, transitional living facilities, and local schools.
• Center of Wellness for Urban Women will receive $10,000 to assist Marion County families who have lost their employment or have become ill due to COVID-19 by offering financial assistance for rent, utilities, and food.
“We had over 45 applications submitted this year. The applicants highlight the incredible needs and services provided throughout Central Indiana,” says Indianapolis Rotary Foundation President Bill Bubenzer. “We appreciate the hard work of all those who submitted applications and are confident that our Community Grant recipients will use their funding to make a significant community impact.”
The Indianapolis Rotary Foundation is a private, stand-alone corporation that serves as the community charitable arm of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis. Each year, the Foundation generously donates almost $200,000 annually to projects and organizations in the Central Indiana Area that promote the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self.”
Want to make a contribution to the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation? Donate here.
With almost 200 members, the Rotary Club of Indianapolis is one of the largest and most active Rotary Clubs in the world. Founded in 1913, the club has compiled an extensive record as one the leading supporters and contributors to the quality of life in Indianapolis. For further information about the Rotary Club of Indianapolis, visit www.indyrotary.org
The Rotary Foundation of Indianapolis is a private, stand-alone corporation that serves as the primary community charitable arm of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis.
Annual contributions to the Foundation are added to an eternal endowment fund and allocated income from that fund is utilized to support grants for charitable and educational purposes, primarily in the Indianapolis and Central Indiana areas. Download the 2019 Annual Report.
Indianapolis Rotary Foundation Announces Community Grant Recipients $80,000 in funding distributed to five Indianapolis nonprofits
Indianapolis, IN (December 3, 2019): The Indianapolis Rotary Foundation awards annual Community Grants through a competitive application and review process. The Indianapolis Rotary Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2019-20 Community Grants.
• Brooke’s Place for Grieving Young People will receive $25,000 to fund a Survivors of Suicide (SOS) program specifically targeting and benefiting children, teens, and young adults ages 3 to 29 in and around Marion County, as well as their family members or caregivers, who have experienced the death of a loved one by suicide. The program will provide no-cost individual therapy services, suicide-specific grief resources, and grief support awareness and education.
• Elevate Indianapolis will receive $25,000 to expand their Post-Secondary Preparation Program at George Washington High School. The program equips, trains and prepares high school students to be successfully enrolled, enlisted or employed upon graduation.
• Kids Dance Outreach, Inc. will receive $10,000 to support their in-school program in two schools which will positively impact the lives of 125 children through joyful dance programs that inspire excellence, instill confidence, encourage teamwork, and applaud persistence.
• Purchased, Inc. will receive $10,000 to fund their My Life My Choice (MLMC) program, a ten-week curriculum serving upper middle school and high school girls ages 12 to 17 who are at risk for or have been sexually exploited or trafficked in Indiana. The program will focus on changing attitudes and perceptions about the commercial sex industry, understanding healthy relationships, learning about sexual health and substance abuse, and building skills that reduce the risk of exploitation.
• The Society of St. Andrew, Inc. will receive $10,000 to increase their ability to glean and distribute approximately 111,000 pounds or 333,000 servings of fresh produce to those in Central Indiana who are food insecure.
“We had over 100 applications submitted this year. The number of applicants highlights the incredible needs and services provided throughout Central Indiana,” says Indianapolis Rotary Foundation President Bill Bubenzer. “We appreciate the hard work of all those who submitted applications and are confident that our Community Grant recipients will use their funding to make a significant community impact.”
The Indianapolis Rotary Foundation is a private, stand-alone corporation that serves as the community charitable arm of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis.
Each year, the Foundation generously donates almost $200,000 annually to projects and organizations in the Central Indiana Area that promote the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self.”
Want to make a contribution to the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation? Click Here
With over 200 members, the Rotary Club of Indianapolis is one of the largest and most active Rotary Clubs in the world. Founded in 1913, the club has compiled an extensive record as one the leading supporters and contributors to the quality of life in Indianapolis. For further information about the Rotary Club of Indianapolis, visit www.indyrotary.org.
It’s “The Rotary Foundation/Rotary International Foundation (TRF/RIF)* Awareness Month” across all Rotary platforms. That means it’s time for all of us to contribute so:
Contribute $100 – $5,000 to the Rotary International Foundation (RIF) annual fund by December 13, 2019 and you will receive matching points equal to your contribution toward Paul Harris Fellow status.
OR
Rotary International depends on our contributions to address challenges in communities around the world. Be a part of Rotary’s “force for good” and donate today!
The Rotary Foundation of Indianapolis is a private, stand-alone corporation that serves as the primary community charitable arm of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis.
Annual contributions to the Foundation are added to an eternal endowment fund and allocated income from that fund is utilized to support grants for charitable and educational purposes, primarily in the Indianapolis and Central Indiana areas. Download the 2017 Annual Report.
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Indianapolis Rotary Foundation Announces
Community Grant Recipients
$70,000 in funding distributed to four Indianapolis nonprofits
Indianapolis, IN (November 20, 2017): The Indianapolis Rotary Foundation awards annual Community Grants through a competitive application and review process. The Indianapolis Rotary Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2017-18 Community Grants.
“Our competitive grant process highlights the incredible needs and services provided throughout Central Indiana,” says Indianapolis Rotary Foundation President Bill Bubenzer. “We honor the hard work of all those who submitted applications and are confident that our Community Grant recipients will use their funding to make an important community impact.”
The Indianapolis Rotary Foundation is a private, stand-alone corporation that serves as the community charitable arm of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis. Each year, the Foundation generously donates almost $200,000 annually to projects and organizations in the Central Indiana Area that promote the Rotarian motto of “Service Above Self.”
With over 300 members, the Rotary Club of Indianapolis is one of the largest and most active Rotary Clubs in the world. Founded in 1913, the club has compiled an extensive record as one the leading supporters and contributors to the quality of life in Indianapolis. For further information about the Rotary Club of Indianapolis, visit www.indyrotary.org.