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York Rotary launches next round of community grants
Paula Wolf//March 28, 2022
The Rotary Club of York and the York Rotary Charitable Endowment Fund have opened the 2022 round of their community grants, ranging from $2,500 to $15,000.
A total of $40,000 this year will be awarded to projects or programs taking place July 1, 2022, to June 31, 2023, that align with Rotary International’s focus on our world’s most persistent issues, a release said.
The fields of interest chosen for 2022, with examples, are:
- Economic development (growing local economies)
- Programs and projects helping low-income families achieve lasting financial security, or promoting equal economic opportunities.
- Events designed to draw people to a community and increase financial impact to the local economy.
- Educational programs in job training or that help residents start businesses.
- Peace (promoting peace and social justice)
- Programs and projects designed to reduce violence/crime.
- Events to bring people together to promote peaceful dialogue and address community divides.
- Educational programs promoting peaceful resolution to conflict.
- Programs, projects and events to promote equal rights and equitable opportunities for all York residents.
Letters of Interest by York County-based nonprofits can now be submitted for projects and programs that meet these two areas until 5 p.m. April 8. Full grant guidelines and online letter of Interest applications can be found at yorkrotary.org/page/york-rotary-grants.
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