Rotary Foundation District Grants

Geographic Scope: District 6440 (Illinois, US); grants can fund local or international projects

Purpose: District Grants fund short-term projects that support The Rotary Foundation's mission.

Grant Characteristics

• Short-term impact projects
• Can support local or international activities
• Minimum budget: Greater than $0 (no specific minimum stated for District Grants)
• Active Rotarian involvement required
• Measurable outcomes required
• Clubs submit funding requests to the district, which administers and distributes funds

Focus Areas

Grants support The Rotary Foundation's mission. District 6440 Charitable Fund focuses on:

• Prevention and resolution of conflicts and promotion of peace
• Prevention and treatment of disease
• Clean water and sanitation
• Maternal and child health
• Basic education and literacy
• Economic and community development
• Supporting the environment

Eligibility

• Rotary clubs in District 6440
• Clubs must achieve qualified status in the Rotary year of the grant

Club Qualification Requirements

To apply for any Rotary Foundation grant, clubs must:

1. Have the president-elect or designated club representative attend a Grant Management Seminar
2. Read and agree to the club Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
3. Submit a copy of the signed MoU to the district (signed by club president and president-elect)
4. Input club goals in Rotary Club Central (at rotary.org) for:
   • Annual Fund SHARE giving
   • PolioPlus giving
   • Membership
5. Have the club president submit the Youth Protection Affidavit

Maintenance of Qualified Status

• Clubs must abide by terms of the club MoU
• Clubs must adhere to grant terms and conditions

Application Process

1. Achieve Club Qualification (prerequisite)
   • President-elect or designated representative attends Grant Management Seminar
   • Club reads and agrees to Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
   • Signed MoU submitted to district (signed by president and president-elect)
   • Club goals entered in Rotary Club Central for Annual Fund SHARE, PolioPlus, and membership
   • Club president submits Youth Protection Affidavit
2. Submit District Grant Application
   • Use the District Grant Application form for the appropriate year
   • Applications submitted to District 6440
3. Grant Management
   • Select projects and activities
   • Apply for grant
   • Ensure proper stewardship of funds
   • Evaluate and report grant outcomes

Required Documents

• Club Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) - signed by president and president-elect
• District Grant Application form
• Youth Protection Affidavit
• Proof of attendance at Grant Management Seminar
• Club goals documentation (from Rotary Club Central)