District Grants
Rotary International District Grants fund customizable, short-term projects—like humanitarian work, scholarships, and vocational training—chosen by local Rotary districts to address community needs worldwide.
Funder: Rotary International
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (District grant application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Award size and duration vary by district; districts may use up to 50% of their District Designated Fund annually for one grant.
Summary: Supports small-scale, short-term projects and activities chosen by local Rotary districts to address community needs locally and abroad.
Key Information: Application process, deadlines, and eligibility requirements are set by each district; projects must align with Rotary’s mission and require annual qualification.
Description
District Grants from Rotary International provide flexible funding for small-scale, short-term activities that address community needs both locally and globally. Each Rotary district independently determines which projects and activities to support, enabling a wide variety of initiatives such as humanitarian projects, scholarships, youth programs, and vocational training teams. The grants are designed to empower districts and clubs to customize service projects that have a direct, meaningful impact on their communities and beyond.
