District Matching Grants

Geographic Scope: Rotary District 5030 (Washington state clubs)

Program Type: Matching grant program for Rotary clubs to support local and international service projects

Key Details:

• Eligibility: Open to clubs within Rotary District 5030
• Project Scope: Both local and international projects are eligible
• Multiple Submissions: Clubs may submit more than one proposal, but funding for more than one grant per club is unlikely. Clubs must prioritize submissions if submitting multiple proposals.
• Match Levels:
  • 100% match for clubs meeting higher Annual Fund giving criteria
  • 50% match for clubs meeting lower Annual Fund giving criteria
  • Match determination based on 2022-2023 Annual Fund giving
• Maximum Amounts: Lowered from prior year to ensure sufficient funding for all approved grants
• Funding Availability: 2023-24 year had approximately $113,000 available
• Funding Timeline: District grants filed all at once with The Rotary Foundation; funds typically distributed in November timeframe

Funding Source: Based on contributions to The Rotary Foundation's Annual Fund from three years prior

Contact:

• Jesse Tam, District 5030 Foundation Chair

Additional Resources: District 5030 Grants Website (detailed information, training videos, program overviews, grant examples, grant proposal form, and policies)

Application Process

Submission Deadline: September 25, 2023 (end of day) for 2023-24 cycle

Submission Steps:

1. Access District 5030 Grants Website for application materials
2. Complete grant proposal form (available on district website)
3. Identify project (local or international)
4. Prioritize if submitting multiple proposals
5. Submit to district by deadline

Required Materials:

• Grant proposal form
• Project details (local or international focus)
• Alignment with district priorities

Resources Available:

• Training videos
• Program overviews
• Grant examples
• Grant proposal form template
• District policies
• 2023-24 DG Program Overview document (with match amounts and criteria)
• Club listing showing match category assignments

Contact for Questions:

• Jesse Tam (District 5030 Foundation Chair)