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.
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.
2026 – 2027 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.
View past approved Grants here.
Mandatory Grant Management Computer Training Program must be completed by two club members on or after March 1, 2026 and before submitting a 2026-27 District Grant Application which is due by June 30, 2026.
The 2026 – 2027 District 6600 Memorandum of Understanding for Clubs available 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 here.
The instructions and application for District 6600 2026 - 2027 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 2026 for further information and for help to fill out the DACdb Grant Application and Final Report:
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.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact through the District’s Global Grants, Project Fairs, and MESA projects!
Global Grants & District Designated Funds (DDF)
District Designated Funds (DDF) are Rotary Foundation contributions from our clubs that, after three years, District 6600 can direct toward district and global grant projects. District 6600 is committed to supporting impactful, sustainable humanitarian projects worldwide. To ensure our available DDF create a lasting impact and are distributed equitably across as many unique organizations, international partners, and clubs as possible, we utilize a rolling, paced review process.
Submission Guidelines
Paced Allocations: The District Foundation and International Service committees meet monthly to review proposals and manage the DDF budget intentionally throughout the year.
Submission Limits: To give all projects a fair opportunity, Rotarians are asked to submit one global grant proposal at a time (maximum of two under special circumstances) for DDF consideration.
Prerequisite: Before submitting a district DDF request, the project must be actively started on the Rotary Grant Center and have an assigned Global Grant ID number.
How to Apply:
To request District Designated Funds for your project, please submit an application email directly to the District International Service Chair, Lorena Gloden. Your submission must include:
The Official Grant PDF: Download the PDF of your active application directly from the Rotary Grant Center (ensuring the Global Grant ID is clearly visible).
A Brief Synopsis: In the body of your email, provide a concise summary explaining why the district should support this specific grant, outlining the project's goals and community need.