The Bettendorf Rotary Club is seeking applications for grants of up to $5,000 from qualified non-profit organizations in the Quad Cities. The application deadline is October 15, 2025 for the 2026 grant cycle.
The Bettendorf Rotary's grants committee accepts applications from non-profit organizations that provide basic human services, serve youth or meet local community needs. Previous grantees are encouraged to apply, as well as those who have not received a grant previously.
"Even though we are a Bettendorf club, we actively consider requests from qualified organizations throughout the Quad-City community," said Joe Pacha, chair of the Grants Committee. Bettendorf Rotary generates funds for philanthropic purposes primarily through their Lobsterfest fundraising event.
To be considered for this grant, an organization must complete the application form (SEE GRANT APPLICATIONS LINK on this website's menu) and email it to: jpacha@ilstu.edu by October 15th, 2025. PLEASE PUT "BRC GRANT" in the subject line. Grants are not awarded to groups for annual fundraising, organizational endowments, deficit financing, grants to individuals, scholarship funds, political groups or activities, Rotarians and their families or for sectarian purposes.
If you have any questions please call Joe Pacha at 309-838-7126.
The Bettendorf Rotary Club was chartered on May 22, 1957. Over 100 members strong, the club lives the motto - "Service Above Self" - by funding and participating in projects locally, nationally and internationally. The club meets at noon every Wednesday at the Tanglewood Hills Pavilion, 4250 Middle Road, Bettendorf, IA.