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 $150,000.
How to apply
Applications are accepted from 1 July to 31 March and approved from 1 August to 15 May. Requests over $25,000 will be considered by the Trustees at their October meeting; completed applications must be received by 1 August.
At their April 2009 meeting, the Rotary Foundation Board of Trustees made some difficult financial decisions, which included a significant reduction in the 2009-10 Matching Grants budget. Read more about these decisions and their operational impact.
Because funds are limited, clubs and districts are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible after the start of the Rotary year. Grant sponsors may substitute the amount requested from the World Fund with DDF, if they wish to do so. Sponsors also have the option of requesting no award from the World Fund if the cash and DDF contributions pledged in the application exceed US$10,000.
Download a financing substitution form (to be used in conjunction with the Matching Grant application available below). (PDF) (Word)
Download the Matching Grants application. ( PDF ) ( Word )
Find information on the application process in The Guide to Matching Grants (PDF).
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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.
Download the Matching Grant report form. (PDF) (Word)
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