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Community Service Grants
If your club will be applying for a DISTRICT COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT or a GLOBAL GRANT, at least one member of your club must attend a GRANT MANAGEMENT LEARNING SEMINAR (GMLS) each year.  It is important that the 1 or 2 main contacts on a proposed grant for the club attend a seminar.  
 
For information contact District CSG Co-Chair’s Gretchen Nollman or Todd Wheeler for any questions at d6000csg@gmail.com.

A District Grant (DG) is a block grant awarded to District 6000 by The Rotary Foundation. This grant enables District 6000 to support short-term projects initiated by our clubs, known as Community Service Grants. These funds are distributed to clubs through an application process managed by the District 6000 Committee, which evaluates the merit of each proposal and determines funding levels.

Community Service Grant applications must be submitted by the deadline specified on the application form—late submissions will not be accepted. The District 6000 Committee reviews all applications and selects proposals for funding during their scheduled meetings. Due to the high volume of applications and limited funding, the process is competitive. The evaluation criteria are outlined on the left, and projects with a humanitarian focus are generally prioritized over civic initiatives. While Rotary values both humanitarian and civic projects, the committee follows Rotary Foundation guidelines when allocating funds.

We aim to facilitate early grant selection so that most clubs receiving funding can complete their projects by June 30 of the Rotary year in which the grant is awarded. Funds are distributed promptly once received from Rotary International. Each club may receive up to a maximum of $7,500, and clubs must provide a matching contribution—either in cash or through sweat equity—equivalent to the amount awarded.

Community Service Grants must comply with the policies governing all Rotary Foundation grant programs and adhere to District guidelines. It is essential for clubs to familiarize themselves with these rules. Applications that do not align with these guidelines create challenges for both the applying clubs and the Grant Committee, which is required to follow the regulations set by Rotary International.

We encourage clubs to engage confidently in the grant application process. We have worked to make the process as straightforward and user-friendly as possible. Rotary's well-regarded Foundation operates with robust checks and balances to maintain its strong reputation, and these guidelines help ensure the integrity and impact of our work.



If you have questions please contact d6000csg@gmail.com

Gretchen Nollman
C) 319-541-1462
 

OR

Todd Wheeler
C) 515-344-1476