DISTRICT GRANTS
Each year, the Rotary Club of Laguna Beach awards district grants to support local non-profits. These grants include a financial contribution as well as a hands-on service project performed by club members. Funding for the district grants comes from the proceeds of events like the Laguna Beach Classic Car Show and Oktoberfest, and is matched by Rotary District 5320, which supports over 100 clubs in Orange County and southern Los Angeles County
Local non-profits interested in the district grant program are encouraged to reach out to us at [email protected].
2025/2026 District Grants
Education: Promoting Literacy
Laguna Beach Unified School District
Through this grant, the club enhances literacy programs in Laguna Beach elementary schools. Funds are provided for library books and for dictionaries, which are gifted to all third-grade students. Club volunteers also run a reading program, visiting El Morro and Top of the World
Elementary Schools to read to students. The Rotary Club has been distributing dictionaries to local schools for several years.
Local non-profits interested in the district grant program are encouraged to reach out to us at [email protected].
2025/2026 District Grants
Education: Promoting Literacy
Laguna Beach Unified School District
Through this grant, the club enhances literacy programs in Laguna Beach elementary schools. Funds are provided for library books and for dictionaries, which are gifted to all third-grade students. Club volunteers also run a reading program, visiting El Morro and Top of the World
Elementary Schools to read to students. The Rotary Club has been distributing dictionaries to local schools for several years.
Youth
Project Foster
New to the district grant program in 2025, Project Foster (formerly, My Own, A Case for Kids) is a community-driven volunteer organization that gives the most vulnerable population, foster children aged 0-18, the dignity and hope they need by providing new, tangible belongings they can call their own. The club grant will support the purchase of rolling suitcases and duffle bags filled with basic hygiene essentials, clothing, school supplies, books/toys and a handwritten note of encouragement.
Project Foster
New to the district grant program in 2025, Project Foster (formerly, My Own, A Case for Kids) is a community-driven volunteer organization that gives the most vulnerable population, foster children aged 0-18, the dignity and hope they need by providing new, tangible belongings they can call their own. The club grant will support the purchase of rolling suitcases and duffle bags filled with basic hygiene essentials, clothing, school supplies, books/toys and a handwritten note of encouragement.
Mental Health
Surf & Turf Therapy
The organization offers unique therapeutic approaches to address physical and developmental deficits for both children and adults through horseback riding or surfing programs. Our grant will help fund a financial need child with a scholarship to one of the organization’s therapeutic programs.
Surf & Turf Therapy
The organization offers unique therapeutic approaches to address physical and developmental deficits for both children and adults through horseback riding or surfing programs. Our grant will help fund a financial need child with a scholarship to one of the organization’s therapeutic programs.