Community Service Grants

In the past, the Community Service Grants Committee of the Rotary Club of Aiken provided grant funding to area non-profits twice a year in June and December. Starting in 2027, we will transition to a once-a-year funding cycle with funds distributed in June, which will permit us to provide greater impact with our nonprofit partners.

These awards are based on the following criteria:

  • The organization must have a 501(c)3 designation and have an Aiken County location.

  • Grants are only to be used to support a mission-based project.  Funds may not be used for operations costs such as salaries, rent, supplies, etc.

  • An application must be submitted by the deadline for review and must contain all the required documents listed on the application form.

  • Awards usually range between $1,000 and $4,000.

The following process will be utilized:
  • The application will be posted on the Rotary website and announced to the general membership at Rotary meetings monthly requesting their help in identifying potential community recipients.
  • All applications that meet the requirements will be distributed to each Committee member for review.
  • Prior to the Committee meeting, the Club Treasurer will inform the Committee of the total available funds to be awarded.
  • At a meeting following the deadline, the Committee will evaluate and rate the applications.

  • The Committee will provide a list of recommendations to the Board for approval.

  • Funds will be distributed each year in June.
  • Recipients will be notified of the decision and invited to a Rotary meeting to receive the funds.
  • Recipients are asked to share the results of their use of the funds.

Deadline for the June 2026 award is March 30, 2026.