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.

2021 Board of Directors – Meeting Schedule: