MANCHESTER, NH – The Queen City Rotary Club Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of its 2026 Grant Program.
“We are excited to offer two distinct grant opportunities for organizations committed to making a difference in the community,” said Heather Francoeur, President of the Queen City Rotary Club. “Charitable organizations may apply for both levels of grants, but only one grant will be awarded per organization each year.”
Grant opportunities include:
Impact Grant: This grant is designed for organizations whose primary focus is serving underprivileged youth in the Greater Manchester area. The program will award a total of five grants per year. The funding amount will range from $1,000 to $10,000, depending on the scope and needs of the proposed project.
Youth Services Grant: This grant supports organizations with a youth-focused mission. The maximum award for this grant is $1,000.
The deadline for applying is Friday, April 17th and grants are distributed at special events hosted by the Club in May. Francoeur went on to say that annually, the Queen City Rotary Club provides over $50,000 in charitable support to dozens of non-profits in and around Manchester. Rotarians also donate hundreds of hours of volunteer service each year across the community. Projects the past year included spring park clean-ups, dinner service at Families in Transition, and helping the Manchester library prepare for its annual book sale.
“We are eager to support organizations that are dedicated to enriching the lives of youth in the Greater Manchester area,” Francoeur noted. “We encourage all eligible organizations to apply for these grants and look forward to learning about the many innovative projects making a positive impact on our community and local kids.
To apply for a grant or learn more, please visit: www.queencityrotary.org.
About The Queen City Rotary Club
Comprised of more than 50 community and small business leaders, the Queen City Rotary Club seeks to improve the lives of area youth and others through community service, charitable donations, and volunteerism.
The Club meets each Thursday at 7:30 a.m. at the Puritan Backroom in Manchester and welcomes guests.
To learn more, please visit www.queencityrotary.org.