Frequently Asked Questions

Please fill out the ROSC Grants Application Form as completely and in as much detail as possible. Additional justification may be added to a blank second page.

Click the FAQ below for answers.

  • Checks will not be made payable to individuals. Please verify that your organization can accept funds in the form of a check prior to making the request. Checks must be written to a private organization.  

  • The deadline dates for 2026:

    January 14, 2026

    February 11, 2026

    March 11, 2026

    April 8, 2026

    May 13, 2026

  • The process can take 30-60 days from the submission deadlines mentioned above. On average, the process can take more than 45 days to complete.

  • The Grants Committee does not meet in June, July, and December. 

  • Your organization will be notified when a final decision has been made. Some applications require approval of the ROSC Governing Board or ROSC General Membership. Requests will not be reviewed for approval until this date. 

  • — How will the money benefit the community?

    — What are the long-term benefits of this donation?

    — Has there been an effort to raise funds on their own?

    — How many people will benefit from this donation?

    — Will this donation represent the sole source for an organization’s operating budget?

    — Have funds been received from other organizations?

  • If an application has already been considered and declined, the application may not be resubmitted in the same calendar/board year (Jan. – Dec.).

Important Notes about Authorizations:

  • Applications from any teacher or organization within DODEA Schools must be authorized by the Principal of that school and include their email address. 

  • Scout requests require Troop/Pack leader authorization and the inclusion of their email address. 

  • Military organizations require the unit Commander or Deputy Commander’s authorization and inclusion of their email address. 

  • Private organizations must have the authorization of the President or leader of that organization and the inclusion of their email address. 

  • Booster Clubs must have the authorization of the Booster Club President or leader of that organization and include their email address.  

    Please email additional questions to grantschair@ramstein-osc.org.