[Rotary International](https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/grants)

May 15, 2026: Application submission deadline | May 15, 2026: Payment information submission deadline

Flexible; districts may request up to 50% of their District Designated Fund (DDF) for a single annual district grant.

Supports small-scale, short-term projects and activities chosen by each Rotary district to address local and global community needs.

--- ## Description District grants from Rotary International offer funding for small-scale, short-term activities that address needs in both local and international communities. These grants provide districts with significant flexibility to design and implement projects that best serve their communities, including humanitarian initiatives, scholarships at any level or field, youth programs, and vocational training teams. Each district independently selects and manages the activities to be funded, allowing for tailored solutions and direct impact. --- ## Due Dates - **May 15, 2026:** Application submission deadline — applications must be received before this date for the Rotary year in which funds are requested. - **May 15, 2026:** Payment information submission deadline — payment details must be submitted by this date for the implementation year. --- ## Funding Amount - Districts may request up to 50% of their District Designated Fund (DDF) for one district grant per year. - The actual grant amount depends on the DDF generated from the district’s Annual Fund giving three years prior, plus Endowment Fund earnings. - Grant funds are distributed as a lump sum to the district, which then allocates resources to clubs and projects. --- ## Eligibility - Only Rotary districts that are **qualified** by The Rotary Foundation are eligible to apply for district grants. - The qualification process must be completed annually and includes: - District governor, governor-elect, and Rotary Foundation chair agreeing to the district qualification Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). - Completion of required training (in-person or online) for district and club leaders. - Individual clubs seeking funding must apply through their district, not directly to Rotary International. - Districts set their own additional requirements and may tailor eligibility for specific projects or scholarships. - **Conflict of interest restrictions:** Grants may not be awarded to Rotarians, their immediate family members, employees of Rotary entities or partner organizations, or anyone ineligible due to recent Rotary affiliation. --- ## Application Process - **District-level application:** Only district leaders (district governor, Rotary Foundation chair, or grants subcommittee chair) can submit an application via the Rotary Grant Center. - Districts manage their own application process and may set additional requirements, forms, and internal deadlines. - Clubs should contact their district’s grants committee for guidance on applying for funding. - Application steps typically include: - Developing a spending plan and identifying activities to be funded. - Completing required authorizations from district leadership. - Submitting payment information by the deadline. - Final reports documenting the disbursement of funds must be submitted within 12 months of receiving payment, or within two months of the grant’s total disbursement. --- ## Additional Information - District grants can support: - Humanitarian projects (including disaster recovery) - Scholarships (any level, field, or location) - Youth programs (e.g., Rotary Youth Exchange, RYLA, Rotaract, Interact) - Vocational training teams - Districts have discretion to design scholarship programs and set eligibility criteria, but must follow Rotary’s conflict of interest and stewardship policies. - Receipts for expenses over $75 must be retained for at least five years. - Clubs and districts are encouraged to involve a wide range of Rotarians and, where possible, past scholars or local university partners in project planning and oversight. --- ## External Links - [District Grants Program Overview](https://my.rotary.org/en/knowledge-and-resources/resources-and-reference/district-grants) - [District Grant Lifecycle (PDF)](https://my.rotary.org/document/district-grant-lifecycle) - [Terms and Conditions for Rotary Foundation District Grants (PDF)](https://my.rotary.org/document/terms-and-conditions-rotary-foundation-district-grants) - [District Grants Scholarships Best Practices (PDF)](https://my.rotary.org/document/district-grants-scholarships-best-practices) - [Rotary Grant Center (Application Portal)](https://my.rotary.org/secure/application/236) - [Qualification Process](https://my.rotary.org/en/knowledge-and-resources/resources-and-reference/qualification) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [contact.center@rotary.org](mailto:contact.center@rotary.org) | | Phone | +1 847-866-3000 | | Online Contact Form | [Rotary International Contact Page](https://www.rotary.org/en/contact) | | District Grants Info | Contact your local Rotary district’s Foundation or grants committee (see district website for details) | ---

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