The Overland Park Rotary Foundation on behalf of the Overland Park Rotary Club plans to award one $5000 grant to a community organization or agency in the Kansas City metro that provide human services/human need to members of our communities. The following is the official application and guidelines that would pertain to all Overland Park Rotary Club members and outside requests, which was adopted by the Overland Park Foundation Board.
An application must be from an Overland Park Rotary Club member in good standing or from a community organization or community agency that must be sponsored by an Overland Park Rotary Club member in good standing. An organization or agency who has received funding from the Overland Park Rotary Foundation within the past five years will not be eligible for a Spring 2023 grant award.
The application for a $5000 grant from the Overland Park Rotary Foundation Board should submit in writing the nature of the request to include/address the following:
- An explanation reflecting the alignment with objectives of the funding to provide human services/human need or relief within the Kansas City Metro
- A specific description of how the funds will be used
- A timeframe describing when and how the funds will be used
- A description of the organization or individuals receiving the funds
Note: grant recipients are expected to provide a written report to the Overland Park Rotary Foundation Board, as well as a presentation to the Overland Park Rotary Club, on the impact those funds had within 12 months from receiving the funds.
Each submitted grant application must include the name of the Overland Park Rotarian who is serving as the sponsor. Grant applications for 2023 must be submitted on or before Sunday, May 14, 2023. Questions can be directed to Erik Rome at erik.rome@gmail.com or (913) 568-8599.
Completed applications can be submitted to Erik Rome via email at erik.rome@gmail.com or they can be mailed to:
Overland Park Rotary Foundation
Attention: 2023 Spring Grant Application
PO Box 7558
Overland Park, KS 66207
Upon review by the Overland Park Rotary Foundation Board, applicants will be notified of decisions after May 22, 2023. Those who are selected to receive grants will be awarded funds on Monday June 19, 2023 during the regular meeting of the Overland Park Rotary Club and will hopefully can attend the meeting for acknowledgement.