1. (Formerly Matching Grants)
Global Grants
(Formerly Matching Grants)

2. Purpose
Global Grants are large, long-term projects with sustainable measureable outcomes.
Projects/activities are International partnerships that are supported by TRF’s World Fund Match.

3. Types of activities supported
Projects aligned with Rotary’s focus areas Peace and conflict prevention/resolution Disease prevention and treatment Water and sanitation Maternal and child health Basic education and literacy Economic and community development

4. Proposal Submission and Deadline
Initial proposal must be submitted online at matchinggrants.org
Grant proposals requesting DDF should be submitted by Aug 1, for approval by the District Grants Committee
After district approval and complete funding, the GG application must be submitted to The Rotary Foundation at

5. Qualifications
Club and district must be in good standing(RI and District dues, 990 reporting, finances, etc.)
Club/District must not be delinquent on any Global Grants
Minimum $100 support/member to Annual Giving Fund
Participation in District Global Grant Certification Training
Proposal must be submitted online at
Minimum budget of $30,000 with a minimum of $15,000 and maximum of $200,000 provided by the Rotary Foundation World Fund

6. Stewardship
Sponsoring clubs are responsible for planning, execution, monitoring, and the success of the grant.
Funds must be kept in a dedicated bank account.
Grants must address both aspects of the Rotary area of focus.
Grants MUST adequately address the long term sustainability of the project. .

7. Final Report
Clubs must submit a Final Report to The Rotary Foundation within one year of receipt of funding from TRF.
The report must measure success of the project and account for all expenditures including a complete bank statement.
Receipts must be kept for five years and be available for audit by TRF.

8. Grant Categories
Humanitarian projects
Scholarships for graduate level academic studies (Global Scholars/formerly Ambassadorial Scholars)
Vocational training teams(VTTs)

9. Global Grant
Partnership of RC of Roatan, Honduras, and RC of Arlington, Texas
Installation of 1000 water filters in villages around Puerta Lempira and the Kruta River
Multiple training sessions for all recipients on hygiene and sanitation
Ten thousand doses of the antiparasitic drug, Albendazole

10. Global Scholarships
Excellent track record of scholars sponsored by our district
Two Global Scholarships available for this Rotary year
Contact Global Scholarship chair – Conrad Heede
Brochures available at this session with all contact info

11. Lessons Learned BE VERY CLEAR AND REALISTIC ABOUT OBJECTIVES
UTILIZE DISTRICT RESOURCES
HAVE OR CREATE A STRONG RELATIONSHIP WITH
HOST CLUB AND AREA TO BE HELPED
DEVELOP CAPABLE PARTNERS(CONTRACTORS, HEALTH DEPARTMENT, LOCAL AUTHORITIES, ETC)
BENCHMARK OTHER GGs AND RESULTS
TRF = BROADNESS AND SUSTAINABILITY!
GOOD STEWARDSHIP FOR $ AND ACCOUNTABILITY

12. Questions Visit http://rotary5790/SitePage/global- grants-how-to-apply
Contact Global Grants Chair – Scott Hendricks at
Visit grants-how-to-apply