The Greater Rochester Community Transportation Foundation
We're here to help your organization get there!
Since February of 2000, the Greater Rochester Community Transportation Foundation (GRCTF) has helped transport more than 15,000 recipients to a variety of activities including tutoring, support services, college tours, museums and sporting events. We provide a vital link of transportation to local community organizations, which makes many of their activities possible.
Mission
To provide financial assistance for transportation to groups or organizations to enable them to provide activities with an educational, cultural or athletic focus, or that contributes to the health, well-being or personal growth of people that would otherwise not be possible due to the lack of transportation.
GRCTF 2019-20 Annual Report.pdf
Previous Year's Report
GRCTF 2018-19 Annual Report.pdf
GRCTF Board of Directors
Scott Benjamin
Bill Carpenter
Maya Crane
Shannon Ealy
Bill Kalish
Johnnathan Martinez
Bill McDonald
Joy Pacheco
Eric Rauls
Dawn Sywulski
Justin Feasel, Executive Director
Apply for a GRCTF Grant
As part of the application process, you will be asked to present your request for funds to the Board of Directors. Once a completed application has been submitted, with all required documents, you will be invited to a Board of Directors meeting to present your request.
If you are requesting funding for transportation outside of the RTS service area, it will be your responsibility to identify a transportation provider and negotiate costs. You will be required to submit your application with copies of estimated costs from three transportation providers. If your grant requests is approved, the transportation provider is to be instructed to send the invoice to the Foundation for the amount of the approved grant. The Foundation will make payment directly to the transportation provider.
If you are requesting funds for bus passes, you must complete this application and submit it along with the required documentation. You will not need quotes from transportation providers.
In order for your application to be process, it must be complete, be submitted with the required documents, listed below and be submitted within the timeframe noted in the Application Submission Schedule. Please note that applications received after 5:00 PM on the last day of the application submission period will not be processed until the next application submission period.
Please submit the following documents:
- Completed GRCTF Grant Application
- Cover letter which includes your requested amount (not to exceed $2,500), why you need the funds and how the funds will be used
- Organization’s most recent financial statements (your organization must be a non-profit 501c3 or operating under a non-profit 501c3 organization)
- Budget
- Current Certificate of Liability Insurance
- Copy of three transportation provider quotes (if applicable)
Please submit all documents by mail to: GRCTF, 1372 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14609
If you have questions or need additional information, contact GRCTF at (585) 654-0642
Application Submission Schedule
Applications are reviewed by the GRCTF Board of Directors during their quarterly meetings.
| Applications Received |
Applications reviewed by Board |
| November 1 - February 28 |
April |
| March 1 - April 30 |
June |
| May 1 - July 31 |
September |
| August 1 - October 31 |
December |
2021 Board of Directors – Meeting Schedule:
Wednesday, April 7, 2021 – Zoom Meeting
Tuesday, June 8, 2021 – Zoom Meeting
Wednesday, September 8, 2021 – 1372 East Main Street – Board Room #116
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 – 1372 East Main Street – Board Room #116
More Information
For more information please contact:
The Greater Rochester Community Transportation Foundation
(585) 654-0642
GRCTF@myRTS.com
1372 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14609