D6440 District Grant Application 2023-24

District Grants fund short term projects and activities, either local or international, that support The Rotary Foundation’s Mission as written below:

“The mission of The Rotary Foundation (TRF) is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.”

“District 6440 Grant Policies” outlines all requirements for a District Grant application. This document is found on the District 6440 website, listed under “Foundation”, under “District and Global Grants”. District Grants must also adhere to the following District requirements:

Grant applications are due JUNE 15, 2023

Number of District Grants
- You may apply for a maximum of two (2) District Grants, which may be any combination of a Domestic District Grant, or an International District Grant.
- A separate application must be filed for each grant.
The club President-Elect must have submitted Club Goals for 2023-24 for the Annual Fund, End Polio Now and Membership to Rotary Club Central.
The 2023-24 Club President, AND the 2023-24 Club President Elect or the 2023-24 Club Secretary must execute the Memorandum of Understanding.
There is NO maximum District Grant amount. The minimum Grant amount is $500. The Club must match the District Grant with cash.
The club can have no open District Grant reports due from previous years.
District Grant Final Project Reports must be filed within thirty (30) days of the date of the completion of the project for which the grant was awarded but not later than June 15, 2023.
The club must maintain suitable records of all District Grant expenditures.
The club must cooperate with all District sponsored audits.
At least one club member must have attended the Grant Management Training Seminar for the 2022-23 year or completed the on-line training.
Club Rotarians must have active participation in the project, showing that they are engaged in the project. Exception: International District Grants and Scholarships (including RYLA and Youth Exchange) and other Rotary sanctioned organizations such as Shelter Box, do NOT require a "Hands On" component.
All District grants applications are reviewed by the District Grant Committee, which reviews criteria being met and impact. This is a competitive process -- with no guarantee of funding.

Applying Club*

Date*

Date

Name of Submitter*

Club Position*

E-mail Address*

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Is this funding applicable to an International District Grant or a Domestic District Grant? If you are applying for more than one grant, please complete a separate application for each.*

Brief Project Description

Please indicate in a few words what the project entails, e.g. "RYLA" or "Operation Warm"

General Description of Project*

Describe the project in detail and the need that it will address. Include partnering organizations and other Rotary clubs.

Implementation Plan*

Hands-on participation by the Club is required for all projects except International District Grants, Scholarships, or Rotary approved projects, e.g. RYLA, Shelter Box. Please describe how the club members will participate in the project.

Expected project completion*

MonthDayYear

Beneficiary or recipient name, address, and relationship*

Identify who benefits from this project. Be specific.Who are recipients and how many people will the project affect? When will project take place? How will this make an impact in the community?

Publicity*

How will this project be publicized? Describe your plan for electronic or print or other publicity on the success of your project.

Maximum District Grant ($)

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District Grant Match Requested*

Club Cash Submitted*

Other Cash*

Total Cash

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Total Project Budget

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Payee Contact Name (Club or Foundation Treasurer)*

First NameLast Name

Payee Contact e-mail*

example@example.com

Payee Contact phone number*

Area CodePhone Number

Payee Name- Club or Club Foundation*

Payee Address*

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City / TownState

Zip CodeCountry

As a 501(c)(3) foundation, all project funding must comply with the following.

The exempt purposes set forth in section 501(c)(3) are charitable, religious, educational, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition, and preventing cruelty to children or animals. The term charitable is used in its generally accepted legal sense and includes relief of the poor, the distressed, or the underprivileged; advancement of religion; advancement of education or science; erecting or maintaining public buildings, monuments, or works; lessening the burdens of government; lessening neighborhood tensions; eliminating prejudice and discrimination; defending human and civil rights secured by law; and combating community deterioration and juvenile delinquency.

I agree to the above conditions of funding

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When you have completed the application, please click on "Submit" and your application will be saved. You will receive an email that the application has been received by the District Grant Committee.

District Grant Reader Approval Date

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Reader

First NameLast Name

Grant Reader Notes

Grant Committee Approval Date

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Funding Notes

D6440 District Grant Application

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