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Rotary Club Funding
Funding Organizations
The Rotary Club of Stratford collaborates with agencies that provide support for disadvantaged residents.
- Eligible Expenses
- Seed funding for new programs
- Time limited projects
- Capital campaigns
- Ineligible Expenses
- Full funding for expenses of minor sports groups and representatives to participate in tournaments.
- Advertising expenses for projects other than Rotary projects.
- Donations to annual campaigns of “not for profit” organizations to raise funds from the public.
- Operating funds for “not for profit” organizations.
- Requests to support projects that have religious or political purpose, or any other purpose inconsistent with the objectives of the Rotary Club.
- Requests from organizations to support campaigns or projects that are not located in Stratford catchment area.
Funding Individuals
The Rotary Club of Stratford Request Committee wants to help where we can by supporting low income residents in our local community who approach us with a wide range of requests. Often, these requests are medically related, with a request to help purchase used equipment and other medical devices in good condition (new when used is not available). Supported requests are generally under $1000; however, consideration is given to larger amounts. The request will assist an individual in their quality of life, personal mobility, and independence.
- Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for funding, applicants must:
- Live in Stratford or the immediate area surrounding.
- Be 18 years of age or older or represented by a legal guardian.
- Be recommended by an authorized service partner (e.g. hospital or a social service agency).
Applicant financial need and qualification:
- Rotary will not require means testing. Instead, authorized service partners will recommend clients who have need.
- Authorized service partners will be required to complete the online request form on behalf of the client.
- Eligible Expenses
Eligible expenses may include, but are not limited to, the following items:
- Assistive devices (e.g., walkers, handrails, transfer equipment, wheelchairs, lifts)
- Non cosmetic dental support (e.g., dentures, surgery, and other procedures)
- Other medical support (e.g. glasses, orthotics)
- Ineligible Expenses
Ineligible expenses include, but not limited to, the following items:
- Rent (or rent arrears)
- Utility arrears
- Requests from individuals who do not live in Stratford or the immediate area
- Basic needs (e.g., clothing, cleaning supplies, personal hygiene supplies, footwear)