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International Grants

The Rotary Foundation of Washington, DC expands its reach overseas to help those in need --by originating, or partnering with other Rotary clubs or districts on international humanitarian service grants. Our focus is primarily on serving local communities, and 90% of DC Rotary Foundation philanthropy happens right here in our Nation’s Capitol. But we also leverage Rotary International’s global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends and leaders to jointly tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

Making a Global Difference

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The DC Club's International Service Committee oversees international grant programs and ensures each grant aligns with the Rotary Foundation's mission and seven areas of focus.  Grants must be sustainable, measurable, high impact, and most importantly community driven.  All grants must actively involve Rotarians and community members.
Only Rotarians can apply for international service grants.

Two Types of International Grants

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Rotary Global Grants

The worldwide Rotary Foundation oversees Global Grants, which fund large-scale international humanitarian projects, scholarships for graduate-level academic programs, or vocational training teams. The minimum budget for a global grant is $30,000, while the maximum is $400,000. Global grants pool resources from multiple Rotary clubs and individual members, and the Rotary Foundation of Washington, DC contributes to these collaborative projects.

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International Small Grants

In addition to contributions to Global Grants, the DC Rotary Foundation also directly funds humanitarian projects with a budget of $100 to $5,000. To implement these funds, the DC Rotary Foundation works in partnership with host country Rotary clubs located close to the communities being served.

International Service Grants

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