Causes We Support
Request for Financial Support
The Rotary Club of Cornwall welcomes the opportunity to support organizations in need of financial assistance for projects in our community. Please note that we do not fund items or services for individuals. In order for your request to be considered, please complete the questionnaire below. We intake requests all year but consider them quarterly on May 10, Aug 10, Nov 10, and Feb 10 with replies by the end of those 4 months.
Policy: WHAT MAY BE FUNDED:
Programs that address food insecurity, homelessness, vulnerable populations (including groups of persons with physical or intellectual disabilities), poverty, seniors, and the environment.
CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING REQUESTS:
• Support emerging needs in the community.
• Improve the profile of Rotary in the community.
WHAT WILL NOT BE FUNDED:
• Items that would normally be sponsored/funded by established programs/agencies.
• Most operating expenses.
• Most infrastructure expenses.
• Agencies that receive a majority of their funding from all/any levels of government.
• Sports and sporting events.
• Travel, conference and registration costs.
• Deficit financing or debt relief for community agencies.
• General fundraising efforts and campaigns sponsored by other charities.
Please be aware the maximum request is $2000.
Donation Recipients in 2021 - 2022
Akwesasne - Pantry
Beyond 21
Boys & Girls Club of Cornwall/SDG
Centre pour l’enfant et la famille ON y va – Francophone de SDG
United Way of SD&G
The Salvation Army
Children's Treatment Center
1784 Celebration
Circles Cornwall
Cornwall BMX Club
