District and Global Grants

District Grants

District grants fund small-scale, short-term activities that address needs in the local community and in communities abroad in Rotary’s Areas of Focus. Projects should include Rotarian involvement. 

These grants are allocated to clubs by the District Grants committee. 

District Grants 2025-26

The Information Pack and related forms for clubs wishing to apply for District Grants next Rotary year is now available and can be downloaded below.

The closing date for grant applications for next year is 30th June 2025. 

Rotary Foundation District Grants Information Pack (including Application Form and Memorandum of Understanding) 2025-26.

Rotary Foundation District Grant Application Form

Global Grants

Global Grants, allocated by The Rotary Foundation, support large-scale projects linking Rotary Clubs and Districts in different countries. The activities must meet community needs and have sustainable and measurable outcomes in Rotary’s Areas of Focus. Projects must include direct involvement by Rotarians.

Global Grants may support:

• Humanitarian projects
• Scholarships – for graduate level study overseas
• Vocational Training Teams - groups of professionals travel abroad to teach others in their field or to learn more themselves.

If your club is thinking about a Global Grant be sure to first contact Rotary Foundation Support Team Leader Olive Geddes or Global Grants Officer Calum Thomson.

Learn more about Grants here