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What We Do 

We support organizations that provide direct services to improve the quality of life of those who live in the Oakland community.

Funding for grants in our current  year have been spent.  We encourage you to reapply in July 2025 for our 2025-2026 grant period.

To Apply for a Community Grant: You must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or associated with a fiscal agent that is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and your intended project must benefit the Oakland community.  Grants usually range from $1,000 to $5,000. To  access the grant guidelines, click here 

To access the application, click here https://www.cognitoforms.com/rotaryclubofoakland/rotaryclubofoaklandcommunityservicegrantapplication.  Grants are submitted directly from the application.

Questions  should be emailed to execadmin@oakland-rotary.org.
 

Meeting Times & Location 

1st Wednesday of the month, 12:00 VIA Zoom

Committee Contacts 

Chair
Ken Benson

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Information for Community Grant Applicants

You must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or associated with a fiscal agent that is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and your intended project must benefit the Oakland community.  Grants usually range from $500 to $3,000. To  access the grant guidelines, click here  To access the application, click here.  Applications are accepted by email only. Email to info@oakland-rotary.org.