The Rotary Club of San Juan Bautista established a Community Grant Program in 2010 and to date has given over $30,000 to local organizations.

Applications are accepted and considered twice a year: 

• 1st Funding Period:  July 1st - October 31st (Deadline for applications:  September 15th)
• 2nd Funding Period:  November 1st - April 30th (Deadline for applications:  April 15th)

Community Grant Minimum Criteria:  To receive a Community Grant from the Rotary Club of San Juan Bautista, the applicant must meet ALL of the following criteria: 

Criteria for Funding:

• Charitable – Grants must be used for a charitable purpose by an organization that is clearly philanthropic in nature. The organization is not required to be a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.   Contributions are not made to individuals or for activities that are promoting specific religious or political viewpoints.
  • Local – Grants must be used within the Aromas and San Juan Bautista communities as defined by the boundaries of the Aromas-San Juan Unified School District.
  • Community Benefit - The Rotary Club must see a specific community benefit or end result of project activities.  (No personnel, general operating or maintenance costs will be funded).
  • Recognition for the Rotary Club of San Juan Bautista - The applicant will agree to publicize or acknowledge the contribution in a way that promotes community awareness of the Rotary Club of San Juan Bautista.
    
•    In addition to the minimum criteria for Community Grants, the Rotary Club of San Juan Bautista has identified the following focus areas for funding:
  • Youth 
  • Education
  • Community Benefit
  
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