How to Qualify for DISTRICT Grants 2025-26
Grants Qualifying Process to take place during 2025-2026 Rotary year for qualifying for 2026-2027 Rotary year.
NOTE: There are two separate qualifying processes: One for District Grants and one for Global Grants.
DISTRICT DESIGNATED FUNDS (DDF):
To be eligible to sign the Club Grants MOU, and participate in district grants, including: collaborative club grants,
VTT, Scholarships, and any other DDF offerings, (i.e. emergency grants) a club is required to qualify by having:
1. Club dues must be in good standing
2. Enter Rotary Foundation and Polio goals, and active Foundation Chair assigned into “My Rotary”.
3. Complete 1 of the following 3 options (A.B. or C.):
A) A minimum of 2 ACTIVE members completes any online Foundation module, which can be found on
the RI website>log into “myrotary”>knowledge and resources>learning center>Foundation. Module
must not be one that has already been completed and must have a certification date later than July
1, 2025. Completion certificates are to be forwarded to: suefoz@gmail.com
https://learn.rotary.org/members/learn/catalog/view/69
OR
B) Have a minimum of 2 ACTIVE members attend a District Foundation training session specific to
District Designated Fund qualifying. It is highly recommended that the Rotarian writing the grant and
club treasurer attend the seminar.
A qualifying seminar is planned for November 15, 2025, Venue to be announced
OR
C) One active member completes “A” above and one active member completes “B” above.
Time line to complete qualification: Prior to submitting an application.
MOU submission:
1. Complete the MOU specific to district designated funds. MOU can be found on the D7090
website>Foundation>District Grants>2025-2026
2. MOU may be submitted anytime after qualifying and MUST be submitted prior to any applications
for district funding.
3. Signing of the MOU is to be completed by the current President, authorizing applications, and
President Elect, implementing the project and Club Treasurer for the 2025/26 Rotary year.