District Managed Grant are short-term project, either local or international, that supports one of Rotary’s 7 areas of focus. Funding requests are on a first come first serve basis and open July 1. Grants close October 31, 2023. Your club must be grant qualified to receive grant monies.
Matching grants are available of up to $3000 with a minimum match of $500 for local projects and $5000 for international projects with a minimum match of $2500. Remember that district managed grants are reimbursement grants! The club must first up front the money and complete the project and final report before reimbursement occurs. Reimbursement typically occurs in May/June of the following year as RI must approve all grants. After the grant application process is closed, the district sends a spending plan to RI for approval. Once the spending plan is approved, monies are transferred to the district’s foundation account.
District funds are available through your giving to the Annual Fund. Three years ago annual fund giving was significantly down in our district therefore, our pot for district managed grants this year is $44,562, significantly less than what was available last year. So, if you wish to receive a grant, please get your requests in asap. And please remember to support Our Annual Fund through the Rotary Foundation so we can continue to support the incredible projects in our communities and abroad.