The Watkins-Montour Rotary Club is now accepting requests for community grants for projects to promote the quality of life in Schuyler County. Grants will range generally from $100 to $1,000. Written requests must be postmarked by April 25 to Watkins-Montour Rotary Club, Donations Committee, P.O. Box 384, Watkins Glen, NY, 14891. Requests must be submitted on the organization’s letterhead and limited to two pages. A concise statement must describe the specific project or need and the amount requested. A description of efforts that have been made or will be made to obtain funds from other sources for the specific project or need should also be included. The legal name of the organization, a description of its mission, the names of the organization's officers and the name, mailing address, phone number and e-mail address of a contact person are also required. Grants will not be awarded for operating budgets exclusively or for endowments. Grants are to be spent within one year of the date of the award, without further expectation of support. For more information, contact Rotarian Judy Phillips by emailing judyphillips449@gmail.com or calling 607-535-6680. In 2024, the Club was pleased to donate a total of $5,500 to community organizations. To see the list of 2024 recipients, click here.