What is a District Grant?
District grants are funding resources from the Rotary Foundation for short-term projects that address local or global needs. They allow clubs and districts to support initiatives flexibly and purposefully, aligning with Rotary's objectives.
For which projects can a district grant be used?
District grants can be used for a variety of activities, including:
Humanitarian projects such as disaster relief or reconstruction.
Scholarships at all educational levels.
Youth programs, including RYLA, Rotaract, or youth exchange.
Vocational training teams that impart or receive specialist knowledge.
Community projects such as community mapping or renovations.
Most important requirements
The district must qualify for district grants.
The application must be submitted on time and contain detailed information about the project.
The planned activities must not contain any political or religious support.
Compliance with Rotary's privacy, security, and sustainability policies is mandatory.
Key steps for applying
Project planning: Identification and analysis of needs through a community inventory.
Application submission: Submit your application online through the Grant Center by the specified deadline.
Approval: Review by district committee and Rotary Foundation.
Implementation: Implementation of the project according to the approved plan.
Reporting: Submission of a final report within 12 months of project completion.
Structure of an application
Project description: objectives, planned measures and expected benefits.
Budget plan: Detailed breakdown of costs and funding.
Sustainability: Long-term impact and local support for the project.
Schedule: start and end dates and milestones.
Participants: Information about sponsors, clubs and partner organizations.
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This content was created by a project group in District 1920 (Austria). Questions and suggestions: Eckehard Bauer, RC Freistadt, District 1920