Local Charitable Giving
The Rotary Club of St. Simons Island is very active in charitable giving in our community. We access funds for these projects through Global and District Matching Grants as well as our own fundraisers. We deeply care about our community and our role in making it a better place to live.
2020 Charitable Grant Recipients
Our club funded projects in 2020 for:
Morningstar CFS, Christ Church Frederica Backpack Buddies, House of Hope, Refuge of Love, Inc, Safe Harbor Center, America’s Second Harvest, Golden Isles Arts & Humanities, Coastal Coalition for Children, The Remedy Project, STAR Foundation of Coastal Georgia, Inc, Glynn County Ext/4-H, Hope 1312 Collective, St Marks Giving Garden
Apply for a charitable grant here.
Medical Clinic Brazil Global Grant
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Puerto Rico Global Grant Project
Habitat Puerto Rico: Sustainable-Agriculture
An Economic & Community Development Global Grant:
A Farmer, to Community, to Table – Agriculture Development & Training Project:
Recruiting, Training & Equipping: Farmers & Communities across Puerto Rico
This Project addresses 4 community needs: Economic, Health, Education, & Food Security.
Habitat PR Sustainable Agriculture creates a complete “Farm to Table” infrastructure for long term, economically sustainable, agriculture. The Project supports farmers & the communities they serve, in ways that: value & incorporate the conservation of nature in the production model, ensures sustainable practices, & provides economic self-sufficiency to farmers, their families, and surrounding communities.
The Rotary Club of San Juan, & District 7000 , PR, & The St Simons Island GA Rotary Club, joined Para La Naturaleza (PLN) (see info below) in developing Habitat PR Sustainable Agriculture.
Long term goals now involve working with 100+ farmers in 30+ communities spanning Puerto Rico. Once successfully completed, the project will ensure a permanent & thriving agro-industry in Puerto Rico.
India Sustainable Schools Global Grant
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Local Scholarship Awards
The scholarship awards vary in number and size each year. The club typically awards scholarships of $3000 per year for 4 years of undergraduate study ($1500 for each of the fall and spring semesters).
The College or University may be located in or outside the state of Georgia, and must be fully accredited. Recipients are selected on the basis of scholarship, leadership, community service and other demonstration of personal character, as well as financial need.
View the Scholarship Poster
Apply for Scholarship Consideration
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