The Rotary Club of Fort Collins is seeking grant requests for 2013, with plans to donate $16,000 to area nonprofits.

To be eligible, applicants must have official nonprofit designation, and demonstrate an innovative project/solution for a local need. Funds cannot be used to pay off debt, assist specific individuals or duplicate an existing service in the community. The Rotary Club board of directors will make the final selection.

Grant requests are limited to five pages and must be submitted by April 15.

To apply, go to www.rotarycluboffortcollins.org.

Grant recipients will be announced and checks distributed at the Rotary luncheon on May 22.