A Guide to Global Grants

Global grants support large international activities with sustainable, measurable outcomes in one or more of the Rotary Areas of Focus.

Global Grants must 

• Be an international partnership between a Rotary Club or District in the country where the activity takes place (the Host Club / District) and a Rotary Club or District outside of that country (the International Club / District). 
• Be sustainable and include plans for long-term success after the Global Grant funds have been spent. Include measurable goals that are demonstrated through progress reports. 
• Align with one of our Areas of Focus. 
• Respond to meet real community needs in a project which has been principally designed by Host Club Rotarians. 
• Include active participation from both Rotarians and community members. 
• Have a minimum budget of US$30,000. 
• Meet the eligibility requirements in the Grants terms and conditions.

You can use Global Grants to fund

• Humanitarian projects that support the goals of one or more of the Rotary Areas of Focus. 
• Scholarships for graduate-level academic studies that relate to one or more of the Rotary Areas of Focus. 
• Training Teams, which are groups of professionals traveling abroad either to learn more about their profession or teach local professionals about a particular field within the Rotary Areas of Focus.

How does a Rotary Club apply for a Global Grant?

The Rotary Foundation accepts global grant applications on a rolling basis throughout the year. Before a district or club can apply for a grant, the Club RF Chair must complete the Grant Management Seminar, or the Grant Management Re-certification on Learning Centre and submit a Memorandum of Understanding to the DFRC.

The Club RF Chair is advised to read the Guide to Global Grants and Rotary’s Areas of Focus Policy Statements , both of which are on MyRotary, as compliance with these documents is essential for a Global Grant to be successful.

The first step is to contact the District Rotary Foundation Chair (DRFC) to establish:

• That District 1100 has available funding within the District Dedicated Funds (DDF). 
• That the Host Club is in good standing with The Rotary Foundation. 
• And for other guidance on completing the online application tool.

How are Global Grants funded?

Global grants are funded with a combination of cash from one or more clubs, D1100 District Designated Funds (DDF), and 80% matching of the DDF contribution by The Rotary Foundation’s World Fund. 

The funding for a minimum-sized project with a budget of $30,000 might be as follows:

Complying with The Rotary Foundation rules

The District Rotary Foundation Chair (DRFC) must ensure, through the individual Rotary Clubs, that the grants are spent in accordance with The Rotary Foundation rules. Any major change in the project should be brought to the attention of the DRFC as soon as possible, for re-assessment. In submitting the Final Report, Clubs are required to state how the funds have been allocated.