Eligibility for Funding

Funding is available to qualified nonprofit organizations and institutions that are tax-exempt. Proposals for funding should preferably require a one-year commitment in the $100 to $5,000 range. Program and project proposals will be accepted along with capital and equipment proposals. Event sponsorships should fill out our sponsorship application.

Submission of Grant

Project funding proposals may be submitted year-round. Funding is provided by the Rotary Club of Clear Lake, Iowa. The grant application is available during this timeframe.

Selection Criteria and Process

The Rotary Club of Clear Lake reserves the right to select one or multiple recipients of this funding, to partially fund a project and to reject any or all of the proposals for funding at the sole discretion of the Foundation. The following criteria will be taken into account when considering for funding community philanthropic projects/programs:

  • Geographical area of activity (North Iowa)
  • Demonstrate use of funds with measurable objectives
  • Life-enhancing, well defined objectives
  • Long term community significance
  • Any other criteria that might be pertinent to the project.

Proposals which meet required criteria and deadlines will be reviewed quarterly by the grant committee comprised of members and Board Members of the Clear Lake Rotary Club. Funding recommendations from the committee will be forwarded to the Members of the Rotary Club of Clear Lake for final selection.

Grant Application Form

Grant Application
Address
Address
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal
Type of Organization *
Describe the project for which the application is being made. Include specifically what the funds will be used for, what you plan to achieve and how you will measure the success of the project.

Project Timeline

Are you willing to speak to our group about your project? *
**Presenting to our group about your project/event increases your changes of receiving the requested funds.

For now, please contact us for information.