District Grants
Rotary International District Grants fund flexible, short-term science, education, and humanitarian projects, scholarships, youth programs, and vocational training, tailored by each district to local and global needs.
Funder: Rotary International
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (district application deadline — specific date set by each district, projected)
Funding Amounts: Varies by district; districts may use up to 50% of their District Designated Fund for one annual grant; typical awards are small-scale and short-term.
Summary: Flexible grants supporting local and global humanitarian projects, scholarships, youth programs, and vocational training, with project selection and administration at the district level.
Key Information: Only qualified Rotary districts and clubs may apply; application deadlines and processes are set locally by each district.
Description
District grants from Rotary International enable Rotary districts and clubs to fund small-scale, short-term activities that address needs in both local and international communities. The grants are highly flexible, allowing districts to support a wide range of activities including humanitarian projects, scholarships at any level or area of study, youth programs (such as Rotary Youth Exchange and RYLA), and vocational training teams. Each district determines its own priorities and selection criteria, enabling tailored responses to specific community needs.
