Press release from Kimpton Hotel Arras:
The Rotary Club of Asheville is pleased to be able to make annual grants to organizations in our community that will help them with their worthwhile projects. Eligible charitable purposes for these grants include support for health, human services, the arts and education. Recipient organizations must be classified as a 501 (c)(3) public charity, church, school or government agency.
In 1981 Harry R. Morrill donated funds to Rotary with the intent to use the spendable income only “for educational or local charitable donations that conform to Rotary ideals.” Funds are held by the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina and grants are administered by the Rotary Club of Asheville.
For this cycle, grants up to $1000 will be considered. Applications for grants must be received by October 31, 2020 for projects proposed for the 2021 calendar year. Application forms may be obtained on the Rotary website www.RotaryAsheville.org, using the link “Documents,” or requested from the Rotary office at avlrotary1915@gmail.com or from the Grants Committee Chairman David McCartney, email david.mccartney@hotelarras.com. Organizations which received a grant last year must take one year off before reapplying.
The Committee will review all requests in accordance with Mr. Morrill’s intention that a wide range of worthwhile community projects be supported. The following considerations will guide the Committee as they evaluate each project:
Will the project support health, human services, the arts, or education to benefit our community?
Would the funding provide benefit primarily to the disadvantaged?
Will the funds support a one time or additional project rather than be used for regular operations
Grants will be awarded in December 2020. Please contact the above Chairman with any questions.
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