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Funding Amount

$50,223

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

District Grants

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

Geographic Scope: District 5650 (Nebraska and surrounding region)

Funding Amount: Approximately $50,223 available for 2025-26 Rotary Year

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)

    • How to Apply

    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

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