Edina Rotary Foundation Accepting Applications for Grant Money

The Edina Rotary Foundation is accepting applications from non-profit organizations in Edina and its contiguous communities for grants to be used for capital purchases. Applications are due Oct. 31.

Each year, the Rotary Club of Edina raises money at the Edina Car Show and a fall fundraiser to support its projects and award grants. Each year, about $100,000 is raised for the Club’s service projects and local and international grants. Grant applications are available online or by contacting Director Corey Falls, 612-309-8112 or cfalls@mytech.com. Completed applications should be completed online or emailed to Falls. Please click "Read More" for grant details.

Applicants seeking $5,000 or less must be not for profit and have a project that meets the following criteria:

• The project takes place or the applicant primarily serves people in Edina, Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Hopkins, Minneapolis, Minnetonka or St. Louis Park.

• The funds are for tangible goods, equipment, skill development or training and not for operating funds or consumable items.

• The funds will benefit many versus a few.

• The applicant has a demonstrated need for funding.

• The project serves the disabled or disadvantaged; promotes diversity, equity and inclusion in the community; supports education; safeguards basic needs or serves youth.

After a grant application is submitted, it is assigned to a member of the committee for review. The committee makes recommendations to the Foundation’s Board of Directors, which makes the final decision on all awards. Awards are expected to be made in early 2027. Recent grant recipients include ACES, Agate Housing & Services, Angel Foundation, Avenues for Youth, Braemar Golf Course, Community Emergency Services, Cookie Cart, Edina Education Fund, Edina Fire Department, Edina Give & Go, Edina Police Department, Fraser, Hope Academy, Oasis for Youth, Open Arms of Minnesota, Southdale YMCA, The Drawer, The Lift Garage, Unlabeled Theater Co., Uplift North and Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People.

Grant applications are available online or by contacting Director Corey Falls, 612-309-8112 or cfalls@mytech.com. Completed applications should be emailed to Falls.