District Grants

Program Type: Local grants for community-based service projects within District 5650

Geographic Scope: District 5650 (Nebraska and surrounding region)

Key Information:

• One half of all donations to The Rotary Foundation is returned to District 5650
• Half of the district's returned funds are reserved for District Grants (the other half for Global Grants)
• Funds support clubs doing good in their local communities
• Clubs can leverage these grants with their own matching funds and Rotary International matching

Application Materials Available:

• Memorandum of Understanding (2026-27 and 2025-26)
• Club Certification Status tracking (2025-26)
• Grant Management Seminar resources
• Club Worksheet for project planning
• Project Report Instructions
• Frequently Asked Questions and Instructions
• Grant Terms and Conditions
• Money Management guidelines
• Sample Project Transaction Spreadsheet

Resources:

• Policy Statements and Areas of Focus alignment required
• Signage Guidelines for TRF Funded Projects
• Historical grant lists (2024-25 through 2015-16)

District Grant Application Process

Required Steps:

1. Review Memorandum of Understanding for the current Rotary year
2. Ensure club meets Certification Status requirements
3. Complete Club Worksheet for project planning
4. Align project with Rotary Foundation Areas of Focus
5. Follow Grant Terms and Conditions - District Grants (Rotary International)
6. Submit project proposal with required documentation

Required Materials:

• Club Worksheet (project proposal form)
• Project details aligned with Rotary Foundation Areas of Focus
• Budget and matching fund information
• Money management documentation (may require Sample Project Transaction Spreadsheet)

Resources:

• Frequently Asked Questions and Instructions document
• Grant Management Seminar materials
• Signage Guidelines for TRF Funded Projects
• Code of Policies compliance documentation

After Approval:

• Project Report Instructions must be followed
• Money management requirements apply
• Compliance with Rotary Foundation policies required