1. Applying for a Global Grant

2. Global Grant Long-term, larger projects:
--Project size: US$30,000 to US$200,000
--Minimum RI Grant: US$15,000
Sustainable and measurable outcomes
Partnership with club in another country
No deadline….but, recommend within same fiscal year
Alignment with areas of focus

3. Areas of Focus Humanitarian projects Vocational training teams
Scholarships
Speaking point:
Each area of focus has specific goals that should be used to refine projects that are developed to meet real community needs.

4. Preparation Adopt Club MOU and Financial Plan
June 30, 2017
File club prior grant reports – final, progress
Review Rotary Grants Terms and Conditions
Speaking point:
Each area of focus has specific goals that should be used to refine projects that are developed to meet real community needs.

5. Starting A Global Grant
Where is your project?
Overseas?
In the US?
Rotary Club partner
Are they a club in good standing?
Cooperating Technical Partner
Cooperating Agency MOU
Is it Sustainable?

6. Sustainability Visit the project site ahead of time
Needs Assessment
Meet with the host club
Use local materials and equipment
Provide education, training, community outreach
Set specific, measurable outcomes
Monitor results

7. Getting Your GG Proposal Approved:
Review proposal informally with Grants Chair
Develop your concept and budget
Determine Primary, Secondary contacts
Both Host and International
proposal electronically to Grants Chair
Get District approval
Fill out online Rotary Grants application

8. Typical Global Grant - Overseas
International Lead Club
Develops the project in coordination with the locals
Selects a Cooperating Agency
Writes the grant
Creates a separate bank account
Obtains US club, district contributions

9. Typical Global Grant - Overseas
Host Club
No minimum contribution
Creates a project bank account
Receives Global Grant funding
Writes the checks to the project
Provides local expertise
Assists with monitoring, sustainability

10. International Funding
Financial tips
US Funding
Create separate bank account
Obtain checks as soon as you get commitment
Get District support for matching funding
Partner with other districts!
International Funding
Project budget is in host country dollars
No minimum contribution
Ask for a District contribution

11. Global Grant Example – Overseas Project
US Clubs $10,000
District $10,000
International Clubs $0
International District $1,000
RI World Fund $16,000
TOTAL: $37,000

12. Global Grant – in the US US Club is Host Club
Must obtain 30% of project budget internationally
Use Rotary Grants calculator
May accept project funds outside the grant

13. Global Grant Example – US Project

14. Global Grant Example – US Project
US Clubs $10,000
District $10,000
International Clubs $3,000
5% surcharge ($100)
International District $5,500
RI World Fund $27,000
TOTAL: $55,400

15. Deposits via Rotary Foundation
Financial tips
Deposits via Rotary Foundation
Paul Harris Credit
5% surcharge
Often used for international projects
Deposits to Host Project Account
No Paul Harris Credit
No 5% surcharge

16. Helpful tools
that describe how to access the online Global Grant Application and process. The videos are best viewed with browsers “Crome” or “Firefox” on a desktop or laptop computer.
Go to
Typed in “Rotary Grants” under the search option.
Many Global Grant tutorials on “How To” will be listed. Take time to watch before beginning!