Rotary Club of Menlo Park

Rotary Club of Menlo Park Foundation – grant application process now open

by Contributed Content on January 14, 2019

The Grants Program of the Rotary Club of Menlo Park Foundation is dedicated to serving the needs of the Menlo Park community. The area of focus for grants in 2019 is education programs serving low-income K through 8th grade students in the Menlo Park, East Palo Alto, and adjacent unincorporated areas. Only 501(c)(3) non-profit agencies may apply.

When making grants, the Foundation seeks organizations that have a record of making a difference. Grants are available to expand effective programs or facilitate new initiatives. Preference will be given to smaller, locally-focused organizations.

Approximately $20,000 is available to support qualified applicants in 2019. A link to grant applications and guidelines is available on the Rotary Club of Menlo Park home page.

The application deadline is February 6, 2019. Award decisions will be made by March 15, 2019.

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