ROTARY CLUB OF COLLEGE PARK
Community Grant
Supporting one College Park nonprofit, selected by the community it serves.
THE PROCESS
How the Program Works
Four stages, from nomination to the check being handed over on stage. Every eligible organization completes the same process.
STEP ONE
Rotarian Nomination
Each College Park Rotarian may nominate one nonprofit organization. Nominated organizations are invited to complete the grant application.
STEP TWO
Verification
The Grant Committee reviews each application to confirm the organization meets every eligibility requirement. This is a verification step only.
STEP THREE
Community Vote
Eligible organizations go on an official Rotary Club of College Park voting page. The community is invited to vote until November 18th, 2026.
STEP FOUR
Grant Presented
The organization with the highest number of valid votes receives the $2,500 Community Grant on stage at Taste of College Park.
KEY DATES
2026 Community Grant Timeline
→ October 1
Grant application opens.
→ October 20
Application closes. Nominations and all supporting documents are due by end of day.
→ October 21
Public voting begins on the official College Park Rotary voting page.
→ November 17
Public voting closes.
→ November 19
The $2,500 grant is presented at Taste of College Park.
QUALIFICATIONS
Application & Eligibility Requirements
To be considered, an organization needs to meet all of the following requirements.
√ Be nominated by a current member of the Rotary Club of College Park
√ Be a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
√ Provide documentation verifying nonprofit status, including the IRS determination letter and EIN
√ Demonstrate that its programs, services or activities directly benefit the College Park community inside ZIP code 32804
√ Explain its mission, how it serves the College Park community, and how it would use the $2,500 grant
√ Identify who would benefit from the funding and the anticipated impact
√ Provide a designated contact person, website, and social media information
√ Submit a high resolution organization logo
√ Agree to participate in and promote the public voting process
Not sure about one of these requirements? Get in touch before the deadline and the committee can provide additional insight.
THE FINE PRINT
Program Guidelines
One Nomination per Rotarian
Each College Park Rotarian may nominate one nonprofit organization.
Conflict of Interest
Rotarians disclose any personal, professional or board relationship with the organization they nominate.
Use of Funds
The grant is used for charitable purposes consistent with the organization’s mission and the purpose described in its application.
Verification
The Rotary Club of College Park reserves the right to verify nonprofit status and any information submitted by applicants.
Voting Integrity
The Rotary Club of College Park reserves the right to remove fraudulent, duplicate, automated or otherwise invalid votes.
Grant Presentation
The winning organization must have a representative available to accept the $2,500 grant at Taste of College Park on November 19, 2o26.
Submit Your Application
Applications are open October 1 through October 20. A Rotarian nomination is required before an application can be reviewed.