RCCC is looking for its Next Big Project!
RCCC is excited to announce a new round of NEXT BIG PROJECT funding for 2024. Nonprofit organizations and public agencies are invited to submit a brick-and-mortar project that you would like to see completed in partnership with RCCC. The project will be judged on the following criteria; achievable (is the project well underway), sustainability (will adequate sustainable funding be available to continue the project), and visibility in our community in conjunction with the overall need. Projects that are located within the Frederick Historic District/City will be given preference.
Past Next Big Projects include: The Housing Authority of the City of Frederick PAL Center gymnasium, Revitalization of The City of Frederick Baker Park Bandshell, Splashes of Hope (Frederick Health Pediatric Ward), Carroll Creek Linear Park Community Bridge, Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County Teen Center and most recently the YMCA of Frederick County Arts Center Maker Spaces.
How to Apply
RCCC is using Foundant to manage applications, like we do for our local and international grant applications. If your organization applied in the last two years for a RCCC Community Grant, you will use the same login credentials. New applicants will need to “Create a New Account” to start the application process. Issues? Email grants@carrollcreekrotary.org Applications are due by September 16, 2024.
BIG PROJECTS. BIG IMPACT. CHECK OUT OUR RECENT NEXT BIG PROJECTS:
YMCA MAKER SPACES
The Downtown Y Arts Center has a new Makerspace, Ceramics Studio, and Music/Video Production Studio thanks to our 2022 Next Big Project grant! In addition to funding, our Rotarians put together tables, supplies, bookshelves, and more to brings these spaces to life. Plus, you have to check out the awesome white board wall in the main maker space. These newly created spaces provide kids and adults with the opportunity to explore their creativity at a high level.
BAKER PARK BANDSHELL
The Baker Park Band Shell is able to put its best face forward, thanks to our renovation efforts with The City of Frederick back in the early 2000s. In addition to repairing wear and tear to the shell, changes to the shell include new wings faced with the same stone as used in the Carillon Tower, changing rooms for performers, an upgraded sound system and lighting, and bathrooms for the performers and the public.
SPLASHES OF HOPE
In celebration of RCCC’s 20th Anniversary, we partnered with Frederick Memorial Hospital (now Frederick Health) to place several murals in the Pediatric wing with partner, Splashes of Hope. These murals were to bring joy to the children and their families during some hard times. In 2023, after the Hospital renovated the Pediatric wing, the murals were reprinted onto canvas and placed in the new wing. The original pieces were donated to local nonprofits who serve children and families.