District Grants

 
 
District Grants
 
District grants (DGs) fund short-term projects, requiring 10 months or less to complete, that will be started and completed in the same Rotary year.  The projects may be local or international and are funded by the sponsoring club and the District.  The District matches eligible project expenses up to a maximum of $6,500CAD.  The minimum match is $2,000CAD.  In order to be eligible for DG funding, a project must align with The Rotary Foundation mission statement:
 
The Rotary Foundation helps Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace by improving health, providing quality education, improving the environment, and alleviating poverty.
 
The project must also include active Rotarian/Rotoractor involvement and must be completed on or before June 15th of the Rotary year in which the project takes place.  Please note that donations made to a Club for a specific project by individuals or companies are not eligible for the District match from DDF.  However, Club funding arising from donations made at a club fundraiser are eligible for the District match.
   
Are you interested in applying for a District Grant?  You must be a qualified member of a qualified Rotary Club to be eligible.  Qualification must be renewed annually.
 
Steps to apply for a District Grant:
  • Learn about District Grants.  Check out the DG resources available on the D7080 Foundation Documents & Resources page.
  • Get yourself qualified and get your Club qualified.  Review the 2023-24 D7080 qualification requirements for clubs and members.
  • Review the How to Apply for a District Grant in the District Grant Module.
  • Start your application by logging in to the District Grants module in the Member Area on the District website. Complete the Details, Application and Budget tabs and submit your application.  DG applications for projects to be completed in the next Rotary year must be submitted by March 15th of the current Rotary year.
  • Contact the D7080 District Grant Review Committee at foundation@rotary7080.org, if you run into any problems.
  • Complete and submit your application through the District Grant module.  Applications must be submitted by March 15th.  The District Grant Review Committee reviews and approves all applications, and will follow up with you if there are any issues.  Approved applications are incorporated into the District’s spend plan for the next Rotary year, which must be approved by The Rotary Foundation.