Rotary Charities Seed Grant Resources for Change
- Gary Hansen
- May 2
- 1 min read

WHAT IS IT?
The Seed Grant funds early-stage projects with broad community impact, providing support for planning, collaboration, and capacity-building.
ONE-YEAR GRANTS UP TO
$10,000
WITH A 25% COST-MATCH (CASH OR IN-KIND).
ROLLING DEADLINES
Applications due on the 1st of each month, with decisions made the following month.
WHO MANAGES IT?
The Rotary Club of Traverse City is part of Rotary International, a globally recognized organization dedicated to humanitarian service and community development.
WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Seed Grants provide early-stage funding for planning, convening, and capacity-building efforts, laying the groundwork for larger initiatives and future funding.
ELIGIBLE PROJECTS INCLUDE:
Stakeholder convening to assess community needs • Planning high-priority projects for long-term impact
Feasibility studies, market analyses, and assessments
Piloting new strategies and coordinating with partners
Strengthening organizations, networks, and partnerships
Facilitating collaboration on complex challenges
Building adaptability to respond to evolving conditions
