Global Grants

Program Description: Global Grants support large international activities with sustainable, measurable outcomes in one or more of six areas of focus.

Geographic Scope: International partnerships; must be between a Rotary Club or District in the country where the activity takes place and a Rotary club or District outside of that country.

Areas of Focus

• Peace and conflict prevention/resolution
• Disease prevention and treatment
• Water and sanitation
• Maternal and child health
• Basic education and literacy
• Economic and community development

Required Criteria

• Be an international partnership between a Rotary Club or District in the country where activity takes place and a Rotary club or District outside that country
• Sustainable with long-term success plans after grant funds are spent
• Measurable goals demonstrated through progress reports
• Align with one or more areas of focus
• Respond to identified community needs
• Include active participation from both Rotarians and community members
• Minimum total budget: US$30,000
• Meet eligibility requirements in Grants terms and conditions

What Grants Can Fund

• Humanitarian projects supporting goals of one or more areas of focus
• Scholarships for graduate-level academic studies relating to one or more areas of focus
• Vocational training teams (groups of professionals traveling to learn or teach)

Funding Structure

• Combination of: District Designated Funds (DDF) with Club cash contributions and matching funds from The Rotary Foundation's World Fund
• World Fund Match: 100% of District Designated Funds OR 50% of cash contributions from clubs
• Minimum World Fund Award: US$15,000 (means minimum overall project budget is $30,000)
• District 6460 DDF Availability: Funds available to match Global Grants on first-come, first-served basis; limit may be increased at District Governor's discretion based on project scope and number of participating clubs

Resources

• Projects Database: www.matchinggrants.org (helps match clubs' projects with funding clubs)

Contact Information

• District 6460 Global Grants Sub-Chair: [Contact information available]
• District Voicemail: (309) 226-6460
• District Secretary: Laura Dugas
• District Treasurer: Michael Robson

How to Apply

1. Qualification Process: Before a District or Rotary Club can apply for a grant, it must complete the qualification process
2. Online Application: Once qualified, apply through the online tool at www.rotary.org/grants
3. District Approval: Applications submitted online must still be approved by the District 6460 Global Grants Sub-Committee
4. Rolling Basis: The Rotary Foundation accepts Global Grant applications on a rolling basis throughout the year

Contact for Questions

• District 6460 Global Grants Sub-Chair: [Contact available]
• District Voicemail: (309) 226-6460
• District Secretary: Laura Dugas