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Grants Programs and Awards
Club 21 Grants Program
Established in 1997, the Club 21 Program is committed to supporting programs for children affected by disease and disabilities; as well as international healthcare curriculum. As members of Club 21, we are given an opportunity to extend a hand to these children and families.
The Grants Program provides financial support to Altrusa Clubs, ASTRA Clubs, and Districts conducting independent projects of community service. Grants range from $250 to $4,000 and are designated for service projects that improve the educational, economic, and quality of life outcomes of communities.
There are two funding cycles each fiscal year: Cycle One (deadline is September 15) and Cycle Two (deadline is March 15).
Grant applications must be submitted electronically to foundation@altrusa.org.Please do not mail grant applications to the Chicago office.
Please contact foundation@altrusa.org with any questions. You may request the applications in Microsoft Word format, if needed.
Disaster Relief enables Altrusa to respond immediately to the trauma of natural disasters with swift, direct aid anywhere in the world.
Disaster Relief Aid is available from the Altrusa International Foundation as needed. The International Foundation shall respond to disasters specific to Districts. Monies from this fund may go to another relief agency to enhance overall first responders’ efforts. Requests for disbursements from this fund shall be initiated by a written request from a District Governor to the International Foundation.
Disaster Relief Aid is available year-round. Along with the application, applicants should provide a narrative describing the need and project in 500 words or less, including an estimated number of recipients affected. Disaster Relief Aid should benefit at least 100 community members. The application must also include the name of the non-profit for which the Disaster Relief Aid is requested along with the statement from the nonprofit that describes the need.
Requests of $250-$2,500 may be approved by the Foundation Chair. Requests exceeding $2,500 require approval from the Foundation Board of Trustees.
The purpose of the Anna H. Settle Community Leadership Award is to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities as volunteer leaders.
Think of someone who:
Has chaired a specific community service program which provided, or continues to provide, a benefit to the community
Chaired an Altrusan project or program (not a fundraiser) – they may have chaired a project sponsored in cooperation with another civic or charitable organization
Lives or works in the community of the nominating Altrusa Club
Is a true volunteer, not a paid staff member
Does not have to be a Altrusa member
There may be only one (1) nomination per Altrusa Club.
The Anna H. Settle Community Leadership Award will be presented at the San Antonio, TX Convention in July 2023.
The monetary prize is $4,000 (US) – to be given to the winner’s project, or a service project of their choice.
The deadline for nominations is May 1, 2023.
For the guidelines and Nomination Form, please click the links below.
For more information and questions, please contact Dr. Kantrice R. Rose, Executive Director, at foundation@altrusa.org.
Grants Programs and Awards
Club 21 Grants Program
Established in 1997, the Club 21 Program is committed to supporting programs for children affected by disease and disabilities; as well as international healthcare curriculum. As members of Club 21, we are given an opportunity to extend a hand to these children and families.
The Grants Program provides financial support to Altrusa Clubs, ASTRA Clubs, and Districts conducting independent projects of community service. Grants range from $250 to $4,000 and are designated for service projects that improve the educational, economic, and quality of life outcomes of communities.
There are two funding cycles each fiscal year: Cycle One (deadline is September 15) and Cycle Two (deadline is March 15).
Grant applications must be submitted electronically to foundation@altrusa.org. Please do not mail grant applications to the Chicago office.
Please contact foundation@altrusa.org with any questions. You may request the applications in Microsoft Word format, if needed.
Individual Grant Guidelines
DownloadIndividual Grant Application
DownloadIndividual Grant Follow-up Form
DownloadProject Grant Guidelines
DownloadProject Grant Application
DownloadProject Grant Follow-up Form
DownloadMedia Release
Download2022-2023 Cycle One Grants Recipients
Award ListPress Release Template
DownloadAltrusa Club Charter Grants
Newly chartered Altrusa Clubs are eligible for a one-time grant in the amount of $2,500 to support a service project.
NEW ASTRA Club Project Grant Application
DownloadNEW ASTRA Club Individual Grant Application
DownloadDisaster Relief Aid
Disaster Relief enables Altrusa to respond immediately to the trauma of natural disasters with swift, direct aid anywhere in the world.
Disaster Relief Aid is available from the Altrusa International Foundation as needed. The International Foundation shall respond to disasters specific to Districts. Monies from this fund may go to another relief agency to enhance overall first responders’ efforts. Requests for disbursements from this fund shall be initiated by a written request from a District Governor to the International Foundation.
Disaster Relief Aid is available year-round. Along with the application, applicants should provide a narrative describing the need and project in 500 words or less, including an estimated number of recipients affected. Disaster Relief Aid should benefit at least 100 community members. The application must also include the name of the non-profit for which the Disaster Relief Aid is requested along with the statement from the nonprofit that describes the need.
Requests of $250-$2,500 may be approved by the Foundation Chair. Requests exceeding $2,500 require approval from the Foundation Board of Trustees.
Disaster Relief Aid Application
DownloadDisaster Relief Aid Eligibility
DownloadCongratulations to the Recipients of the 2022-2023 Cycle One Grants
We are excited to award $166,447 in grant funding to 59 Altrusa Clubs and Club 21 organizations this cycle.
Anna H. Settle Community Leadership Award
The purpose of the Anna H. Settle Community Leadership Award is to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities as volunteer leaders.
Think of someone who:
The Anna H. Settle Community Leadership Award will be presented at the San Antonio, TX Convention in July 2023.
The monetary prize is $4,000 (US) – to be given to the winner’s project, or a service project of their choice.
The deadline for nominations is May 1, 2023.
For the guidelines and Nomination Form, please click the links below.
For more information and questions, please contact Dr. Kantrice R. Rose, Executive Director, at foundation@altrusa.org.
Service Awards
Altrusa International Foundation awards the following awards to Altrusa Clubs each year: