The Rotary Club of Ithaca invites proposals for its 2025–26 International Service Peacebuilding Grants, supporting small-scale projects outside the U.S. that address global issues through one or more of Rotary’s Areas of Focus. Projects must include a peacebuilding component, be sustainable, have measurable outcomes, and involve local or Rotary partnerships. Grants range from $2,000–$5,000. Applications are due by 5pm ET on September 15, 2025.
The Rotary Club of Ithaca is accepting applications for its 2025 Community Grants program, offering up to $1,500 for special, one-time projects that benefit Tompkins County. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status—or a fiscal sponsor—are eligible, though 2024 recipients may not apply. Funds cannot support operating costs, capital campaigns, or ongoing needs. Applications (max three pages) are due by 11:59 PM on July 31, 2025. Awards will be announced in late September, with project completion by May 1, 2026. More information below.
The Rotary Club of Ithaca honored Rotarian Michael F. Brown with the Cliff Dochterman Award on February 5. This prestigious award recognizes Rotarians for outstanding contributions to Scouting. With over 47 years of service to the Boy Scouts of America, Mike has impacted thousands of young lives and earned the Taughannock District Award of Merit and the Silver Beaver Award. A Rotarian since 1992, he seamlessly integrates Rotary’s values with Scouting. Rotary President Angela Sullivan praised Mike’s dedication, calling him a “powerful force for good.”
Rotary and ReUse are teaming up for Holiday Mega Sort Parties to raise funds for local Community Grants, Youth Exchange, and International projects. Volunteers will sort and price donated items, with a portion of sales benefiting these initiatives. The events take place on November 26 and December 10, from 5–8 PM at Triphammer Reuse Mega Store. Afterward, join us for a social gathering at Longshots Sports Bar & Grill. Sign up to volunteer and spread holiday cheer!
The Ithaca Rotary Club is now offering a corporate membership option that will make it easier for local businesses, nonprofits and government entities to participate in our club.
Corporate membership offers more flexibility in who from the organization attends club meetings. Under corporate membership, one primary member of an organization will join Ithaca Rotary at the regular dues rate of $300 a year. Two additional members of that organization can then join Rotary at $150 each.
The three members from the organization can rotate attending club meetings or attend at the same time. They will all be considered full Rotary members because they will be paying district and Rotary International dues.
We are opening up this membership option to members of our club as well as to organizations in the community. So if you are a member of a business, nonprofit or governmental agency and would like to bring in one or two people from your organization as an affiliate member, please fill out an application.
If you have any questions about our corporate membership program, please contact Sherrie Negrea, chair of the membership committee, at sherrie@versatilewriting.com.
International Service Grants Call for Projects
Due date: Monday, September 30
The Rotary Club of Ithaca invites applications from Tompkins County area organizations and Rotary Clubs in CNY District 7180 for Peacebuilding projects outside the United States that make a small but amazing difference to create and sustain peaceful societies.
Peacebuilding projects may be focused on any of Rotary International's seven areas of service: fighting disease, providing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene, saving mothers and children, supporting education, growing local economies, protecting the environment, and promoting peace.
Selected projects receive $2,000 - $5,000 in grants from the club. The deadline to submit an application is September 30th. Please open the 2024-25 International Service Project Application here or call 607-288-2808 (a google voice #) for more information.
Ithaca, NY 14850
United States of America