Rotary District 5300 Foundation
“Lefler District 5300 Grant”
2024-25 Grant Applications
- Applications should be for youth service within District 5300 and should submitted on the one-page Grant Application Form
- Our District Foundation will match the sponsoring club’s contribution one to one up to $1,000 maximum per club and/or project. Attach your project budget showing proposed income and expenses.
- List the name, address, telephone, fax and email of the sponsoring club’s primary contact person.
- Have the club’s president affirm that the club or its Board of Directors has voted to undertake this project and agrees to provide our District 5300 Foundation a Final Report accounting regarding how the money was spent, the results achieved, and number of youth benefited.
- The deadline for submission is October 31, 2024 at which time the Board of Directors of the Foundation will select the best applications for approval up to a total of approximately $6,000.
- Your applications may be on the form provided below or in letter form covering points 1 – 4 above.
- A final project report on the form below is due by June 30 of the Rotary Year the grant was approved
Grant Application Form – Mail or Fax the completed application to Carl von Bibra, 1415 Milan Ave., South Pasadena, CA 91030 for FAX 626-441-4048. The application can also be emailed to [email protected] as long as you get an acknowledgment of receipt by email.
Final Project Report – Mail, e-mail or Fax the completed report to Carl von Bibra, 1415 Milan Ave., South Pasadena, CA 91030 for FAX 626-441-4048. Final Project Reports are due no later than June 30 of the Rotary Year when the grant was approved. A Final Project Report must be submitted for a Club to be eligible for future grants.
If you have any questions please contact Carl von Bibra at 626-441-2279 or [email protected]
Lefler Matching Grants for 2021-22
- Antelope Valley – Supplies and equipment Girl Scouts need to earn merit badges and Gold Awards – $750
- Claremont – Build and stock 3 little free libraries in Claremont for babies, toddlers and early readers – $1,000
- Lancaster – Provide coats and gloves for the children residing at the Valley Oasis Shelter in Lancaster – $1,000
- San Gabriel Valley New Generations – Provide scholarships for Alhambra Unified School District Seniors – $1,000
- Victorville – Rewards of school clothes and supplies for graduating children in the ReadB4K program- $1,000
- Greater San Gabriel Valley – Suitcases, clothes and stockings with stocking stuffers for Foster Youth in the West Covina Unified School District – $1,000
Lefler Matching Grants for 2020-21
- Claremont – Shoes that Fit in conjunction with Interact Clubs of Claremont – $500
- Greater San Gabriel Valley – Foster Kid Care bags – $1,000
- Lancaster Sunrise – Acoustic headsets for special education children – $688
- Mesquite and the Mesquite Sunrise – Batting cages for “Rotary Park” – $2000
- Victor Valley – ReadB4K – Read Before Kindergarten) $1,000
- Las Vegas – Install a Planet STEM garden at one of the three Clark County elementary schools sponsored by the club – $1,000
- Monrovia – Provide scholarships for children that cannot afford to participate in classes and or productions of Center Stage, Inc. – $1,000
Lefler Matching Grants for 2019-20
- Antelope Valley/Palmdale Bubble Assembly at 3 schools $600
- Apple Valley S.H.O.K. (Self-Discipline, Honor, Obedience, Character, Knowledge) $1,000
- Lancaster (#706) Chips for Kids $500
- Lancaster Sunrise AYSO VIP Program (west side of Antelope Valley) $500 but awarded $600
- Las Vegas Teaching Youth through Literacy $1,000
- Mesquite Buddy Bench (4) $1,000
- Ontario-Montclair Assist w/ scout project for raised garden beds etc. school $300
- Rancho Cucamonga “Happy” program, money for shoes component $1,000
- Greater San Gabriel Valley Suitcases for Foster kids West Covina USD $1,000
Lefler Matching Grants for 2018-19
- Apple Valley – 30 at risk children between 13 and 17 – $1,000
- La Verne (with 3 other clubs) – “Duffels of Love” bags and personal items for children – $500
- Victorville – Kindergarten Reading – $1,000
- TLC grant for $1,000
- Rotary Club of Durham – kits for dislocated children from massive Paradise Fire – $2,000
Lefler Matching Grants for 2017-18
- RC Alhambra – Shoes for homeless children – $1000
- RC Apple Valley – Ten week juvenile interventions program for at risk youth in the town of Apple Valley – $1000
- RC Azusa – Suitcases for foster children – $500
- RC Claremont – Climbing wall at El Roble Intermediate School – $1000
- RC Lancaster – Purchase toys and donate them to the California Highway Patrol CHP for Kids Campaign. – $500
- RC Las Vegas – Provide the Will Beckley Elementary School with books through the “Books with Buddies” program – $1000
- RC Las Vegas WON – Provide the Ronnow Shool with Lego Engineering Kits for technology teaching. – $1000
- RC Victorville – Provide funds for a person registered with the school district to direct 6th graders to coach for 4 year olds to read. – $1000
- RC Walnut Valley – Provide computers and internet connections for homeless youth. – $1000
Lefler Matching Grants for 2015-16
R.C. Adelanto, Flag Football. $1000
R.C. Apple Valley, SHOCK $1000
R.C. Lancaster, Read Across America $400
R.C. Lancaster Sunrise, Interact Garden, $1000
R.C. Las Vegas Summerlin, Books $1000
R.C. Montebello, Homeless $1000
R.C. North Las Vegas, Story Teller $1,000
R.C. Sierra Madre, Boys and Girls Club $1000
R. C. Walnut Valley, Solar/Electric Vehicle $1000
Total $8,400
Lefler Matching Grants for 2015-16
R.C. Adelanto, Flag Football. $1000
R.C. Apple Valley, SHOCK $1000
R.C. Lancaster, Read Across America $400
R.C. Lancaster Sunrise, Interact Garden, $1000
R.C. Las Vegas Summerlin, Books $1000
R.C. Montebello, Homeless $1000
R.C. North Las Vegas, Story Teller $1,000
R.C. Sierra Madre, Boys and Girls Club $1000
R. C. Walnut Valley, Solar/Electric Vehicle $1000
Total $8,400
Lefler Matching Grants for 2016-17
- RC Claremont Music Program to 3rd Graders in preparation of studying an instrument in 4th Grade – $1000
- RC Lancaster Toys & Gifts for Children – $500
- RC Las Vegas Won 37 Children Books for 2nd Graders – $1,000
- RC Pomona Good for the Sole Shoes for the poor – $1,000
- RC Monovia Adopt 5+ Families for Christmas – $500
- RC Walnut Valley Shoes, Calculators & Books for Poor – $1,000
- RC’s Antelope Valley Lancaster Sunrise and Rosamond – $500ea
- RC San Marino “Done in a Day Meal Assembly” – $1000
The Rotary District 5300 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity. EID: 95-4768268