What is a Community Philanthropic Grant?Community Philanthropic Grants provide limited financial support ($500 - $5,000) for worthy, non-profit organizations in the Greater West Chester Community. Applications are evaluated by the Community Philanthropic Committee (CPC) for consistency with the mission of Rotary International, the stated priorities of The Rotary Club of West Chester, and the approved club budget. Applications, which are approved by the committee, are then submitted to the Board for final approval prior to disbursement of funds. What is a Fruit Sale Grant?Fruit Sale Grants provide the net proceeds from the Fruit Sale (typically $10,000) to a single, worthy, non-profit organization in the Greater West Chester Community. Fruit Sale grant recipients are expected to actively participate in the fundraiser. The Community Philanthropic Committee (CPC) and Fruit Sale Chairperson(s) evaluate applications for consistency with the mission of Rotary International, and the stated priorities of The Rotary Club of West Chester. The applicant, selected by the committee, is then submitted to the Board for final approval prior to the beginning of the sale. Who can apply?Any non-profit organization serving humanitarian needs in the Greater West Chester Community may submit an application directly to the Community Philanthropic Committee. Click on the link below to download the application form, which applies to both types of grants. What are the requirements for applicants?The recipient must be an IRS recognized, non-profit organization providing humanitarian services in the Greater West Chester Community. Recipients are expected to:
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