• 2026-2027 RCDM Community Grant Application

  • The Rotary Club of Des Moines engages leaders who see our community and the world as a place where our service creates transformative impact and lasting change. To this end, the Club will be awarding up to $50,000 grant funds annually to a charitable project that contributes to transformative impact around relevant and current challenges impacting the greater Des Moines metro community.

    FOCUS AREAS

    The Club is seeking proposals from charitable projects that seek to support children, seniors, veterans or persons with disabilities; applicants will be asked to address one or more of these areas. Please note, camperships and scholarships are currently funded through the Rotary Club of Des Moines Foundation and therefore are not eligible for this grant program.

    GRANT AMOUNT

    The Club has earmarked $50,000 for our Community Grants program each calendar year. It is our practice to award one $50,000 gift as a one-time funding source. Any additional, ongoing funding/maintenance needs should have other funding. In addition, the Club wants to make a significant contribution to the project and is seeking opportunities to make a lead gift or fund the entire project as opposed to a smaller, pooled contribution.

    GRANTEE ELIGIBILITY

    The Club is accepting proposals that meet the following criteria:

    Submissions by a 501(c)(3), tax-exempt, nonprofit organization or unit of government/ school for a charitable purpose.

    The project must support one or more of the following populations: children, seniors, veterans or persons with disabilities.

    The project must take place in and benefit the greater Des Moines metro community.

    The project and expenditure of funds must occur in 2027.

    Program and capital requests may be submitted for consideration; however, because this is a one-time grant, preference is given to funding of capital assets.

    APPLICATION TIMELINE & SUBMISSION INFORMATION

    The signed and completed proposal must be received by the RCDM office on Friday, October 2nd by Noon.   The Community Grant Award Ceremony will take place at the RCDM Luncheon on Thursday, December 10th at noon at the Downtown Des Moines Embassy Club.

    WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ASK FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.  THE FINALISTS WILL BE ASKED TO DO A FACE -TO-FACE INTERVIEW ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 26.

    Applicants are responsible for determining whether their organization and proposed request meet the grant guidelines; we are unable to advise on eligibility, project suitability or likelihood of funding.   

     Questions regarding the application process or technical assistance may be directed to:

    Kitte Morehouse, Executive Director

    The Rotary Club of Des Moines

    301 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA  50309

    rotary@rotaryclubofdesmoines.org

     

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  • Project Information

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  • Disclaimer and Signature

    The authorized representative signing the grant application submitted by the organization (the "Applicant") to The Rotary Club of Des Moines (RCDM) Grants Committee verifies that all information provided in connection with the application is truthful, accurate and complete. The RCDM Grants Committee reserves the right to request verification of all information provided to it. The form of the application and any guidelines, criteria or other information provided to the Applicant by or on behalf of the RCDM Grants Committee is intended solely to assist the RCDM Grants Committee in evaluating grant requests submitted to it and does not constitute a promise, contract or expectation that any grant award will be made to an Applicant. The recipient, amount and any conditions imposed in connection with the awarding of a grant to any Applicant is in the sole discretion of the RCDM Grants Committee.
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