GUIDELINES

The following criteria are intended as guidelines although there should be definable reasons to justify grants which are outside the guidelines.

1. Non-profit organizations are eligible for grants. Individuals may receive grants but only under exceptional circumstances.
   
2. Grants should provide a local community benefit.
   
3. A specific need or purpose must be clearly identified in the request and with sufficient detail to enable a proper evaluation by the committee.
   
4. Preference will be given to requests for capital or seed money. Requests for operating funds will be given lower priority.
   
5. Preference will be given to broader based community needs and benefits.
   
6. Consideration will be given to organizations that have limited fundraising ability.
   
7. Support will not normally be given for travel expenses unless the travel is necessary to receive specialized medical treatment.
   
8. Funding commitments will normally be for a one-year period only.
   
9. Where possible, recipient organizations will attempt to ensure publicity for grants received.
   
10. Unallocated funds at the year-end will be donated to the Kitchener Conestoga Rotary Club Fund at the Kitchener-Waterloo Community Foundation.