The Rotary Club of Mt. Pleasant offers grant funding annually to support community projects in Isabella County, Michigan. These grants aim to assist charitable organizations, schools, and local government units in launching new initiatives that benefit the community. The Club prioritizes projects that do not require ongoing financial support beyond the initial funding. Grants are designed to provide start-up assistance rather than cover operational costs or reimburse past expenses.
Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, schools, and local government entities. The Club does not fund individuals, political campaigns, religious organizations focused on proselytization, lobbying groups, cemetery associations, or projects that have already begun. Additionally, applications seeking general sponsorship or requesting funds exceeding $3,000 will not be considered. Organizations may only apply for funding once per Rotary fiscal year, which runs from July 1 through June 30.
Grant applications are reviewed by the Grants Committee three times per year, with deadlines set for October 1, 2024; January 6, 2025; and April 1, 2025. The review process typically takes one month, after which applicants are notified of their funding status. Approved applicants may be required to attend a Rotary Club meeting to receive their award or provide a report on how the funds will be used.
To apply, organizations must download and complete the application form, available in both Word and PDF formats. Applications must be submitted via email or mailed to the Rotary Grants Committee by the specified deadline. Late applications will not be considered.
For further inquiries or to submit an application, interested parties can contact Quana Hoffman via email at quana.hoffman@cmich.edu. Mail submissions should be directed to the Rotary Grants Committee at P.O. Box 252, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804-0252.
