Difference Maker Fund

About the Program

• If approved, you will receive $200 to make a positive social impact in your community
• We encourage you to apply at least 60 days before the project, but we welcome your application any time
• After your application is approved, you will receive a Difference Maker Kit including T-shirts and supplies to make your project a success
• You are encouraged to rally your friends and family to help with the project – volunteers are not required to be Royal Neighbors members
• As the project leader, you will track the number of volunteer hours generated from the project and submit a final report within 10 days following the project end date. Submitting the final report on time will enter you into a random drawing to win an additional $500 for your cause/organization!

General program guidelines

• Projects can be a fundraiser, community project, or educational event. For example, you can host a project that:
  
  
  • Supports a grassroots cause that makes a positive social impact in your community
  • Supports a charitable cause that specifically helps women or girls
  • Provides leadership, development, or financial literacy opportunities for women, girls, or other community groups

• Funds cannot be used as a direct monetary contribution to an organization, nor can multiple members apply to receive a grant for the same project during the same year
• Funds must be used within the calendar year awarded unless prior approval was received from the Home Office
• All general and beneficial members are eligible for this program once per calendar year
• Funds will be awarded at the sole discretion of Royal Neighbors