Throughout Fairfield County, these non-profits are focused on community development activities that build stronger and more resilient communities. They build progressive communities by promoting safer neighborhoods, ensuring stable and affordable housing, investing in sound environmental conditions and building economic self-sufficiency.

The Foundation provides grants to support nonprofit organizations through direct program funding and general operating grants, as well as endowments, scholarships, and capital campaigns. We support non-profits in the communities of Stamford, Greenwich, Darien and New Canaan

GENERAL INFORMATION

Small Grants are open through two phases of the Rotary year. Applications received between July 1st and September 30th will be reviewed at the Trust Board Meeting in October, and applications received between 10/1 and 3/15 will be reviewed at the meeting in late March. The club will hold a celebratory luncheon for all those receiving awards at the end of April, and the grant application and review process will restart the following July 1st.

Questions concerning the contents of this application may be emailed to info2@stamfordrotarytrustfund.org.  

When awarding grants, we seek out organizations that are creating significant, lasting, and transformative change—either through responses to today’s needs or through systemic solutions that address the root causes of society’s challenges. We primarily focus on organizations that supports community/economic development or children, health, and families.

Eligibility Requirements

• Have nonprofit tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (Determination Letter must be provided)
• Have programs located in Stamford, Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan
• Have community support, address community needs and have measurable outcomes
• Demonstrate fiscal and administrative responsibility

The Stamford Rotary Trust Does Not Fund:

• Individuals
• Capital/Endowment Campaigns
• Fundraising Events/Sponsorship Opportunities
• Trips/Tours/Conferences
• Deficit Spending/Debt Liquidation
• Religious organization, unless stated program is for the benefit of the community
• Private/Parochial Schools
• Organizations that discriminate in any way
• Organizations not open to the public
• Organizations that do not have a Federal Tax ID number
• Political Causes 

1. Organization mission and goals
2. Organization History
3. Staffing information (number of full time and part time employees, number of volunteers)
4. Description of current programs
5. Number of individuals served, and description of population served, including age, ethnicity, sex, residence, socio-economic status, other relevant information. 

1. Purpose of grant
2. Collaboration with other agencies, organizations, if applicable
3. Other current, prospective funding sources for program

Supporting Documents in PDF format:

1. 501(c)(3) Letter
2. Board of Directors List, with affiliations
3. Annual Report (if available)
4. Overall agency operating budget