Park City Rotary grant program returns with $40,000 available in 2026

The club is accepting applications for its 2026 Project Grant cycle to support eligible nonprofits in Summit County.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 9:39am

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The Park City Rotary Club is accepting applications for its 2026 Project Grant cycle, offering $40,000 in awards to eligible nonprofits operating programs in Summit County. The grants are funded through the club's annual Miners Day and Running of the Balls event, and applicants must identify a specific project the funding will support that can be completed within a year.

Why it matters

The Park City Rotary grant program provides critical funding to local nonprofits in Summit County, supporting a range of initiatives aligned with Rotary's focus areas such as promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water, supporting education, and protecting the environment. The grants help strengthen the community by enabling these organizations to expand their impact.

The details

Applicants must have IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and their programs must operate in Summit County. The grants range from $2,000 to $5,000 and must align with at least one of Rotary's areas of focus. In 2025, the club awarded grants to organizations like Summit County Community for Children's Justice, Hope Alliance, and Recycle Utah.

  • The application deadline is February 22, 2026.
  • Awardees will be notified by March 4, 2026.
  • The awards luncheon will be held on March 24, 2026.

The players

Steve Yapp

The grants committee chair for the Park City Rotary Club.

Park City Rotary Club

A local Rotary club with over 40 years of community service in Summit County, part of the global Rotary International network of more than 46,000 clubs worldwide.

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What they’re saying

“This year, we are pleased to be able to award $40,000 to organizations seeking $2,000-$5,000.”

— Steve Yapp, Grants Committee Chair (townlift.com)

“These organizations provide great value to our community. We are looking forward to learning about the projects that need our support this year.”

— Steve Yapp, Grants Committee Chair (townlift.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

The Park City Rotary grant program continues to be an important source of funding for local nonprofits in Summit County, enabling them to expand their impact and address critical community needs aligned with Rotary's focus areas.