GRANTS
Rotary Foundation grants help
bring service projects to life.
Since it was founded more than 100 years ago, the Foundation has spent more than $4 billion on projects that have been life changing.
Rotary Foundation grants help bring service projects to life.
Since it was founded more than 100 years ago, the Foundation has spent more than $4 billion on projects that have been life changing.
The Rotary Foundation offers grants that support a wide variety of projects, scholarships, and training that Rotarians are doing around the world.
Explore the grant types and find one that’s right for your project.
2024-2025 District Grants
District grants may be used to fund a variety of district and club projects and activities that are congruent with Rotary’s 7 areas of focus.
District Grants
District grants fund small-scale, short-term activities that address needs in your community and communities abroad. These grants are administered by the District with the assistance of the Foundation Chair and the District Grants Committee.
Mandatory Grant Management Computer Training Program must be completed by two club members on or after February 10, 2024 and before submitting a 2024-25 District Grant Application which is due by June 30, 2024.
The 2024-2025 District 6600 Memorandum of Understanding for Clubs is available to download here.
A Letter of Cooperation that can be used with third parties (per the requirements of our current District 6600 Grant MOU), as applicable, by clubs that submit district grants is available to download here.
The instructions and application for District 6600 2024-2025 Grants are available at DACdb or as a PDF here. You also can navigate to the Grants information from the DACdb District Tab under District Grants.
Use the following PowerPoint Slide Decks from 2023 for further information and for help to fill out the DACdb Grant Application and Final Report:
District Grants A to Z: An Introduction
District Grant Standards and Requirements
District Grant Application & Final Report Step by Step Instructions
Global Grants
Visit The Rotary Foundation and to learn more about the global grant process.
Are you interested in applying for a global grant?
You must be a member of a Rotary club to be eligible.
Steps to apply for a grant:
Get qualified for a Global Grant.
Start and manage your Global Grant application at the Rotary Grant Center.
International Travel Subsidy
Rotary District 6600 has allocated $5,000 from District Designated Funds (DDF) to make international travel more affordable for those interested in advancing Global Grants, Project Fairs, and MESA engagements.
Grant Travel Subsidy Purpose
This subsidy aims to assist District 6600 Rotarians with:
- Traveling to potential Global Grant project sites to conduct, assist with, and/or evaluate community assessments.
- Attending Rotary project fairs to explore potential projects.
- Expanding the footprint of MESA (Medical Equipment and Supplies Abroad).
Application Process
- The committee will award this subsidy on a rolling basis, with a total of $5,000 available.
- The total subsidy will be awarded to 10 Rotarians, each receiving $500.
- Applications are due by April 1 each year.
- Travel subsidy payments will be made after the travel upon submission of receipts and required documentation by May 31.
Download the Travel Subsidy Application
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact through the District’s Global Grants, Project Fairs, and MESA projects!
