Grants for Local Projects

Do you have an idea for a local project, either one that needs funding or one that needs a little muscle? Download an Albany Rotary Club Grant Application here. Please submit the completed application to grants@albanycarotary.org Grants are awarded on an ongoing basis – there is no deadline for applications.

Upon completion of an awarded grant, please return the Albany Rotary End-of-Grant Summary Form

Joseph & Dorothy Villa Financial Assistance Grants

The Albany Rotary Club and Foundation provides the Joseph & Dorothy Villa Financial Assistance Grants to support graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue education at a university, college, or vocational school. These grants, ranging from $500 to $2,500, are designed to assist students who have demonstrated the ability to overcome adversity to reach their goals. The deadline for receiving completed applications is March 27, 2026. Interviews with members of the Albany Rotary Club will take place in the week of April 20, 2026.

Download the application here.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

• The grants are intended for students at Albany High School, MacGregor High School, or St. Mary’s High School.