Global Grants
Funding Amount
Minimum US$30,000 total project budget; minimum US$15,000 from World Fund
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
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.
- Peace and conflict prevention/resolution
- Disease prevention and treatment
- Water and sanitation
- Maternal and child health
- Basic education and literacy
- Economic and community development
Areas of Focus
- 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
Required Criteria
- 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)
What Grants Can Fund
- 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
Funding Structure
- Projects Database: www.matchinggrants.org (helps match clubs' projects with funding clubs)
Resources
- District 6460 Global Grants Sub-Chair: [Contact information available]
- District Voicemail: (309) 226-6460
- District Secretary: Laura Dugas
- District Treasurer: Michael Robson
Contact Information
How to Apply
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
- District 6460 Global Grants Sub-Chair: [Contact available]
- District Voicemail: (309) 226-6460
- District Secretary: Laura Dugas
Contact for Questions
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