Wichita Rotary Charitable Fund Grants
The Wichita Rotary Charitable Fund (WRCF) is the funding arm of the Rotary Club of Wichita. WRCF is unique in that it is not an endowment or supported by a singular donor but is funded solely by the members of our Club. Our Club is committed to our Wichita community and we use this fund to help Wichita thrive
The Wichita Rotary Charitable Fund is excited to open the application process for our 2025/2026 & 2026/2027 fiscal years. We will consider projects of up to two years in duration and up to $150,000 in funding need over the two years. Up to $75,000 given each year, distributed on July 1, 2026 and July 1, 2027.
Our Area of Focus is:
Economic Development
Economic development is programs, policies and activities that seek to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for a community by creating and retaining jobs and providing a stable tax base. *International Economic Development Council’s official definition
This round of our Economic Development Grant will focus solely on:
Quality of Life and Place
Initiatives, programs, and projects that enhance Wichita’s overall well-being and livability and may serve to retain young talent and attract tourists. This is the combination of factors that make a community desirable to live in, visit, and work. This includes measurable elements like safety, cleanliness, and available amenities as well as community vibrancy, authenticity, and culture.
WRCF will consider projects and opportunities that:
- Highest priority for those directly impacting the downtown area
- Second highest priority for those impacting the greater Wichita area
Demonstrate elements of creativity, collaboration, and uniqueness that will motivate increased giving and service engagement by our membership.
Whose supporting non-profit organization can demonstrate a plan for sustainability or completion at the conclusion of Rotary’s two-year commitment of support.
Funding and service opportunities will NOT BE considered in these categories, which, although often associated with Economic Development, are better suited to other entities.
- Increase in Economic Output
- Access to Capital
- Diversification of the Economy
- Poverty Reduction
In General, the WRCF does NOT consider applications when:
- The primary focus of the funding is for salaries or ongoing operating expenses, outside of the parameters of the project needs.
- The purpose is not in alignment with Rotary principles of truth, integrity, goodwill, and peace.