PR grants
T he Rotary International Board of Directors has approved the continuation of Public Relations (PR) Grants in 2008-09. PR Grants are designed to assist districts to reach the general public by promoting Rotary and improving Rotary’s public image. Grants are awarded to districts worldwide on a competitive basis.
PR Grants enable districts to place television and radio public service announcements (PSAs), billboards, banners, ads and newspaper supplements in their communities. Districts are strongly encouraged to utilize pre-produced Humanity in motion materials to help promote a consistent message.
Please note the following details about 2008-09 PR Grants:
- Only districts are eligible to apply. One application will be considered per district.
- Grants of up to US$10,000 per district will be available until funds are depleted.
- Districts must contribute a minimum of one-third of the total grant amount requested.
- Funds are awarded on a competitive basis based on the quality of the application and to ensure an equitable spread of Rotary promotion worldwide.
- Districts may organize their PR Grant project in a variety of ways, including:
- A project developed at the district level in which every club participates
- A project developed by the District PR Committee in which several clubs participate
- A project developed by an individual club which is selected by the District Governor to become the district’s application
- PR Grant applications must be signed and approved by the District Governor.
- Complete PR Grant applications are due to RI Headquarters by 1 October 2008.
For further information regarding the PR Grants program, please contact a member of RI’s Public Image Resource Group or e-mail prgrants@rotary.org .