District Grants

Q: How much funding does District Grants provide?

District Grants provides Varies by club based on DDF allocation (50% no-match, 50% requires dollar-for-dollar match) in funding.

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Funding Amount

Varies by club based on DDF allocation (50% no-match, 50% requires dollar-for-dollar match)

Deadline

June 15, 2026

68 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

District Grants - Rotary International District 5000

Geographic Scope: Hawaii (District 5000), with support for local and international projects

Focus Areas:

Humanitarian projects, including service travel and disaster recovery efforts

Scholarships for any level, length of time, location, or area of study

Youth programs (Rotary Youth Exchange, RYLA, Rotaract, Interact)

Vocational training teams

Community and international service projects

Funding Details:

2025-2026 Allocation: 47.5% of DDF (after 2.5% to Rotary) of total SHARE allocation

Club Allocation: Based on average of club's Rotary Foundation Annual Program Fund (APF) giving for 3 years prior

Match Requirement: 50% of allocation is "no-match"; 50% requires dollar-for-dollar club match

Maximum: Up to 50% of District Designated Funds can be used for district grants annually

International Projects: Highly recommended to have a Rotary Host Partner (Rotary Club or Rotaract Club) in the country where the project takes place

Eligibility Requirements:
Clubs must become qualified by January 31 prior to grant year (which starts July 1). Qualification documents required:

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and District 5000 Addendum

Financial Management Plan

Evidence of tax filing (IRS tax return copy or 990N filing confirmation and GET)

Evidence of dedicated grant bank account

District Grant Final Report from prior year project

Attendance at District Grants training (Fall Rotary Foundation Grants Seminar or viewing recording and taking quiz)

Project Completion: All projects MUST be completed by May 31 of the grant year or DDF must be returned to The Rotary Foundation. Final Report due within 2 months of project completion or by May 31.

Bank Account Requirements:

Clubs must set up one dedicated District Grant Account for all District Grants

All DG funds must be deposited in and disbursed from the grant account only

If involved in Global Grant as Principal International Partner and Payee, must set up separate Global Grants account

Requires 2-signature disbursement authorizations

5-year document retention period required

Contact: grants@rotaryd5000.org

Website: rotaryd5000.org/sitepage/district-grant-application-district

How to Apply

District Grant Application Process

1. Become Qualified (by January 31)
- Submit MOU and District 5000 Addendum (signed by President-Elect and President Nominee)
- Submit Financial Management Plan (with bank account numbers)
- Provide evidence of tax filing (IRS tax return or 990N confirmation and GET)
- Submit evidence of dedicated grant bank account (cancelled check or recent statement)
- Submit District Grant Final Report from prior year project
- Attend District Grants training or complete online recording and quiz

2. Prepare and Submit Application (by June 15)
- Complete the District Grant Application Form
- Ensure all matching funds are documented and ready
- Email application to: grants@rotaryd5000.org

3. Funding Approval
- Clubs will be notified of approvals by District Foundation Committee
- Provide bank statement showing matching funds on deposit in grant account before DDF funds are released

4. Implement Project
- Do not disburse any funds until application is approved and all Foundation funds (DDF) and Club contributions are deposited in District Grant account
- Use Payment Voucher Form to document disbursements (two authorized signers required)
- Maintain detailed records with all receipts
- Project must be completed by May 31 of grant year

5. Submit Final Report (by May 31 or within 2 months of project completion)
- Use District 5000 District Grant FINAL REPORT form
- If project delayed or modified, explain why and describe new project
- Include Payment Voucher Form with two authorized signatures
- Submit all receipts documenting disbursements
- Email to: grants@rotaryd5000.org

Required Documents Available on District Website:

District Grant Application Form (fillable)

District Grant Final Report Form

MOU and District 5000 Addendum

Financial Management Plan

Disbursement Voucher Authorization Form

Payment Voucher Form

Qualification Checklist

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