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District 7475 Grant Information
 
This page contains all of the information your club needs to plan and apply for District Grants and Global Grants.  This is an information page only.  District Grant applications are entered in the Grants Module in the Members Area accessible using your district user name and password.  Global Grant applications are entered on the Rotary International website.
 
District Grants
 
Grants must be impactful and fall within Rotary's Seven Areas of Focus
 
District 7475 District Grant Funds are available to eligible clubs for projects that will be conducted during the Rotary Year 2025-2026. District Grants are intended to support impactful projects that meet an identified need in a community or local area.  The need must fall within Rotary’s Seven Areas of focus, and the project must involve the active participation of Rotarians.
 
District Grants can be applied for and conducted in collaboration with other Rotary Clubs.  The approach is encouraged for greater community impact.
 

The District Grant program is part of The Rotary Foundation (TRF).  Funds for Districts Grants are provided by TRF and managed and distributed to our clubs by the District.  The specific amount available each year is based on how much our clubs contributed to the Rotary Annual Fund three years prior.  Increased donations to the Annual Fund increase the amount available for Grants.  This year our District is providing additional support for District Grants using money from our District Contingency Fund as part of our effort to return the excess portion of that fund back to our clubs.

All District Grant applications will be reviewed by members of the District's Grant Subcommittee in accordance with TRF guidelines. The applications are then sent to TRF for final review and approval.  Only after TRF approval may the approved funds be spent on Grant projects. Not all Grant applications are approved, and the final approval amount may not be what was requested.  

District Grant Resources

The following District Grant resources are available for reading or download in the adjacent District Grant Documents and Related Information boxes.  Before your club submits a Grant application, it is necessary that you review and understand these documents.  All the information you need to plan, qualify, apply and receive payment for your District Grant is contained in these documents.

District Grant Guidelines:   Describes the information you need for your club to qualify and apply for a District Grant

TRF District Grant Terms and Conditions:   Describes The Rotary Foundation terms and conditions required for District Grant approval.

District Grant Application Process:   Describes the process you need to follow to enter your District Grant application into the Grant Module on the district website.

RI Areas of Focus:   Provides the details on Rotary's Seven Areas of Focus.  

Global Grants

Rotary Global Grants are large-scale international activities, funded through partnerships between Rotary clubs in at least two different countries.  The Host partner is from the country where the project will be managed.  

The project must aim to achieve sustainable, measurable outcomes in one or more of Rotary's Areas of Focus. These grants can support various initiatives, including humanitarian projects, scholarships for graduate studies, and vocational training teams. To be eligible, a project must align with one of Rotary's Areas of Focus, address real community needs, and have a minimum budget of $30,000.

Application for Global Grants are submitted on the Rotary International website.  Prior to submitting an application, clubs are urged to contact our District Foundation Committee Chair to ensure the club and the application will be able to meet TRF's strict requirements for Global Grants.

What are the basic requirements for a Rotary Global Grant application?

  • The club must have an international partner club.
  • The club must be certified by the District and Rotary Foundation.  Certification involves training and implementation of the proper structure to manage the Grant activities.
  • The club must complete TRF Club Qualification MOU
  • The project must be international, sustainable, and include plans for long-term success. 
  • It must include measurable goals and demonstrate how those goals will be achieved. 
  • The project must align with one of Rotary's seven Areas of Focus. 
  • It must address real community needs, as identified by the benefiting community. 
  • The application must involve active participation from both Rotarians and community members.
  • The project must have a minimum budget of $30,000.
Global Grant Resources
 
The following Global Grant resources are available for reading or download in the adjacent Global Grant Documents and Related Information boxes.  Before your club submits a Grant application, it is necessary that you review and understand these documents.  All the information you need to plan, qualify, apply and receive payment for your Global Grant is contained in these documents.TRF Guide to Global Grants: 
 
TRF Guide to Global Grants:  This is a comprehensive guide covering all aspects of Global Grant application and administration.
 
Global Grant Guidelines:  Describes the information you need for your club to qualify and apply for a Global Grant.
 
TRF Global Grant Terms and Conditions:   Describes The Rotary Foundation terms and conditions required for Global Grant approval.
 
TRF Club Qualification MOU:  Memorandum of Understanding required by TRF to be agreed to agreed to by the club and signed by the Club President and Club President Elect.