Rotary Club of St. John’s Northwest Newfoundland, Canada	Community Funding Request Guidelines

About Rotary

Rotary’s main objective is service — in the community, in the workplace, and around the globe. The 1.2 million Rotarians who make up more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in nearly every country in the world share a dedication to the ideal of “Service Above Self”. Rotary clubs are open to people of all cultures and ethnicities and are not affiliated with any political or religious organizations.

Mission

The mission of Rotary International is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. More information about Rotary is available on the Rotary International website: www.rotary.org.

The Rotary Club of St. John’s Northwest

The Rotary Club of St. John’s Northwest is one of five Rotary Clubs in the St. John’s area. For fifty years, members of the Rotary Club of St. John's Northwest have dedicated themselves to helping our community at home and internationally.

The Rotary Club of St. John’s Northwest has a membership of over 80. Each year, the club members engage in fundraising efforts in order to support projects locally, regionally and internationally. The Rotary Club operates a registered charitable foundation to support its humanitarian projects. More information is available on the Rotary Club’s website: www.northwestrotary.org.

Eligibility Requirements

The applicant should be a charitable or not-for-profit organization that is community based and/or volunteer driven.

The project will build on community strengths and assets, utilizing community skills, knowledge and experience as appropriate.

Collaborative partnerships are desirable where possible.

The application will demonstrate consideration of long term sustainability.

In addition to completing the funding application form, a successful applicant is asked to submit a final report providing a results-oriented summary of the initiative.

The successful applicant will be required to recognize the Rotary Club of St. John’s Northwest’s support for the initiative, both to its membership and the public, in a manner agreed upon by both parties.

Areas of Funding Focus

The Rotary Club of St. John’s Northwest provides financial support to non-profits in diverse fields to improve lives of community members. Funding areas include:

Children and Families

Health and Human Services

Culture and Arts

Community Engagement

Education and Literacy

Environment and Preservation

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Areas of Funding Focus (cont’d)

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES: The Rotary Club of St. John’s Northwest seeks to support activities that strengthen families and help build sustainable neighborhood environments that care about family development and the safety of our children. Funding will be considered for programs and projects that develop the strengths of families and young people and in so doing increase the potential for children and families to thrive in our neighborhoods. We encourage projects that promote safe neighborhoods, healthy home environments, support positive behavioral changes and encourage family communication and involvement in the community.

CULTURE AND ARTS: The Rotary Club of St. John’s Northwest seeks to support programs and organizations that enhance our cultural understanding and provide experiences that improve our sense of community. Included specifically are arts organizations providing music, drama and art which serve to inspire creativity and enrich the mind and which ultimately enhance cultural activities in the St. John’s area. Funds will be considered for new and existing organizations which strengthen the sense of community in our area through cultural programs that broaden accessibility for area residents to participate.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: The Rotary Club of St. John’s Northwest seeks to support programs and organizations that propose practical approaches to resolve current community problems and promote a sustainable community. We wish to promote neighbours vested in a shared commitment to their common home, projects that are likely to make a clear difference in the quality of life of a substantial number of area residents, and activities that are collaborative models of service, voluntarism and community leadership development. Funds will be considered for programs and organizations that promote expanded knowledge and examination of humanitarian issues, and propose solutions that improve the quality of life in our area.

EDUCATION AND LITERACY: The Rotary Club of St. John’s Northwest seeks to support education programs and projects that ensure all students gain access to an education of the highest quality which prepares them for success in today's knowledge-based economy. Specifically included are programs that advance literacy. Funds will be considered for projects and programs that expand educational capacity, adhere to high standards, are innovative and strengthen learning for a full range of students. Projects should be mindful of improving conditions and learning opportunities for youth at risk, children with learning needs and any student who is in a disadvantaged learning situation.

ENVIRONMENT AND PRESERVATION: The Rotary Club of St. John’s Northwest seeks to support organizations and activities that enhance our way of life through good stewardship of the air, land and water that sustain our community, and support the welfare of all life, both human and animal. Recognizing that our daily lives are enriched through our unique geographic surroundings, funds will be considered for projects that incorporate respect for nature, engender a healthy environment for people and animals, and promote practices that have a sustainable positive impact on the community.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES: The Rotary Club of St. John’s Northwest seeks to support organizations and projects that improve conditions and opportunities for those who are poor and/or disadvantaged, especially for vulnerable populations such as our youth, seniors and those living in poverty. Of particular interest is effective healthcare and housing programs and related support activities that expand basic services for residents in our community. Funds will be considered for programs and organizations that emphasize improving self-sufficiency for residents who require assistance in day to day living with special attention to the infirm, disabled, youth, seniors, and those living in poverty. Projects should have potential to make a significant impact on the quality of life.

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Application Review Process

Step 1:	Application is received by the Community Support committee. Additional information, such as brochures, can be submitted along with the application.

Step 2:	The committee chair checks to see that the organization and the submission meet the basic eligibility requirements and that the application is complete and includes the necessary information. The committee chair will notify the applicant if the submission is incomplete.

Step 3:	The committee reviews and investigates the application. At this time, the committee members may:

seek additional information from the applicant by phone or email,

arrange a visit to discuss the application,

contact external advisors having expertise in the field, and people or groups who may be impacted by the initiative.

Step 4:	A presentation is made by the chair of the Community Support committee to the board, together with a recommendation for full funding, partial funding or that the application be declined. For the application to be approved for funding, a motion of approval must be passed by a majority of the board.

Step 6:	If an application is approved, the applicant will receive written notification listing any terms or conditions associated with the funding approval. If an application is declined, the applicant will also receive written notification together with an offer for the applicant to discuss the decline with a committee member.

Contact information for the submission of applications

via email:	info@northwestrotary.org

via mail:	Rotary Club of St. John's Northwest
P.O. Box 805
St. John's, NL
Canada, A1C 5L7

Application form below.

Rotary Club of St. John’s Northwest Newfoundland, Canada	Community Funding Request Application Form

Thank you for your interest in the Rotary Club of St. John’s Northwest. We look forward to learning about your initiative and its need for funding.

Name of organization or group:

Contact person and title:

Contact phone:	Contact email:

Organization’s Website:

Mailing address:

Initiative Title:

Please indicate the area of focus of the proposed initiative: Click here to choose an area of focus.

Please provide the following background information:

brief organizational history, mission statement, strengths of the organization, and the population to be served.

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Please provide details about the specific initiative for which you are seeking funding:

detailed description of the project, including short and long term goals; describe specific area this funding would be used for.

Please describe how the Rotary Club of St. John’s Northwest will be recognized for a contribution.

Project start date: Click here to enter a date.	Completion date: Click here to enter a date.

Amount of funding requested:	Total Project Cost:	Fundraising Goal:
List other funding sources (if applicable)

☐ There may be opportunities the Rotary Club of St. John’s Northwest to provide hands-on support.

Agreement:

By submitting this application form, I affirm:

That the information contained in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

That should The Rotary Club of St. John’s Northwest agree to provide for this proposed initiative, I will comply with all conditions of the funding agreement, including any recognition for Rotary and the provision of a results-oriented report for the initiative at its completion.

Signature:	Date:

☐ Further documentation is enclosed with this application.