Grant Funding
District Simplified Grants
A District Simplified Grant provides funding for one-time-only community service projects that involve the active, personal participation of Rotarians. The projects should serve as a means of enhancing the community and/or improving the lives of the less fortunate where Rotary clubs and districts are present.
District 5320 has designated part of its Humanitarian SHARE allocation to fund District Simplified Grant projects. The maximum amount available for each club during the 2010-11 Rotary year will be $1,500. The Grant requested cannot be larger than the club’s contribution. If multiple District 5320 clubs participate in a project, each club must submit separate District Simplified Grant applications.
How to apply
Applications will be accepted from July 1 to March 31 each Rotary year, and will be considered on a rolling basis during that time.
Reporting requirements
A one page Final Report form with invoice copies, photos of presentation, letters of appreciation and newspaper articles must be completed within 2 months of the project’s completion.
Contact:
For more information and assistance contact District 5320 Grants Subcommittee Chairs Pete and Helen Maxwell.
Documents:
Get Ideas for a District Simplified Grant Project. (PDF)
Download the District Simplified Grants application. (PDF) (Word)
Find information on the application process in District Simplified Grants Instructions (PDF).
Download the District Simplified Grants Final Report form. (PDF) (Word)
The Rotary Foundation Matching Grants
Through Matching Grants, The Rotary Foundation matches contributions raised for international service projects by Rotary clubs and districts in two or more countries. The Foundation provides a one-to-one match for District Designated Fund (DDF)/SHARE contributions and a US$0.50 match for every new $1 cash contribution. Grant awards range from $5,000 to $200,000.
How to apply
Applications are accepted from July 1 to March 31 and are approved from August 1 to May 15. Requests over $25,000 will be considered by the Trustees at their October meeting; completed applications must be received by August 1.
Reporting requirements
All Rotary Foundation grants require the highest attention to stewardship. Progress reports must be submitted at least every 12 months for the life of the project. A final report is due within two months of the full expenditure of funds.
Contact:
For more information and assistance contact District 5320 Grants Subcommittee Chairs Pete and Helen Maxwell.
Documents:
Download the Matching Grants application. (PDF) (Word)
Letter of Commitment for Club Funding of Matching Grants (Word)
Find information on the application process in The Guide to Matching Grants (PDF).
