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International Service Grants is a grant from the Rotary Foundation of Washington, DC that funds humanitarian projects outside the United States through the DC Rotary club's international service program.
The foundation offers two grant types: International Small Grants of $100–$5,000 for community-driven projects implemented in partnership with host-country Rotary clubs; and contributions to Global Grants of $30,000–$400,000 administered by Rotary International for large-scale humanitarian projects, scholarships, or vocational training. Only Rotarians may apply for international service grants.
Past funded projects include obstetric training in Uganda, anti-trafficking arts programs, and school supplies for impoverished communities. All grants must be sustainable, measurable, high-impact, and community-driven. Contact the DC Rotary office at office@dcrotaryclub.
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International Service Grants – Rotary Foundation of Washington DC Grants | Rotary Foundation of Washington, DC 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 Discover International Grants 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 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. Reach out to May O'Brien and Mirielle Kanda via office@dcrotaryclub. org 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. Reach out to May O'Brien and Mirielle Kanda via office@dcrotaryclub. org International Service Grants Obstetric Training in Uganda Training of health providers to prevent and treat cervical cancer and obstetric fistulas resulting from difficult childbirths in Uganda.
Countering Human Trafficking through Arts Establishing a program to use art to teach citizenship, including prevention of human trafficking to Hmong villagers and children in School Supplies in Thailand Furnishing supplies and equipment for a small, impoverished village school in Thailand. Constructing toilet facilities to improve sanitation for some 5,000 people in Ghana.
Improving Grazing Land in India Hiring villagers in rural India to remove invasive plants, thus providing more grazing land for cattle and reducing the invasion Medical Equipment in Turkey A Disaster Relief Grant allowed for the replacement of medical equipment in an earthquake-damaged hospital in Turkey. Chicken Farming in El Salvador Training of rural women in El Salvador to raise chickens for eggs and to improve nutrition.
Combatting Childhood Cancer in Zimbabwe Giving equipment to provide chemotherapy to children with cancer in an urban school in Zimbabwe. Teacher Training Scholarships in The Granting scholarships, equipment, and transportation for high-school graduates who want to become secondary-school teachers in The Gambia.
Care for Children with Cerebral Providing training and equipment for centers in Russia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan where children and youth with cerebral palsy School Supplies in Thailand Furnishing supplies and equipment for a small, impoverished village school in Thailand.
Obstetric Training in Uganda Training of health providers to prevent and treat cervical cancer and obstetric fistulas resulting from difficult childbirths in Uganda.
Care for Children with Cerebral Providing training and equipment for centers in Russia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan where children and youth with cerebral palsy Teacher Training Scholarships in The Granting scholarships, equipment, and transportation for high-school graduates who want to become secondary-school teachers in The Gambia.
Medical Equipment in Turkey A Disaster Relief Grant allowed for the replacement of medical equipment in an earthquake-damaged hospital in Turkey. Chicken Farming in El Salvador Training of rural women in El Salvador to raise chickens for eggs and to improve nutrition.
Countering Human Trafficking through Arts Establishing a program to use art to teach citizenship, including prevention of human trafficking to Hmong villagers and children in Improving Grazing Land in India Hiring villagers in rural India to remove invasive plants, thus providing more grazing land for cattle and reducing the invasion Constructing toilet facilities to improve sanitation for some 5,000 people in Ghana.
Combatting Childhood Cancer in Zimbabwe Giving equipment to provide chemotherapy to children with cancer in an urban school in Zimbabwe. Community Service Grants have a rich history of supporting grassroots organizations in Washington, DC since 1922.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Only Rotarians can apply for international service grants, in partnership with host country Rotary clubs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $100 - $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
International Service Grants is funded by Rotary Foundation of Washington, DC. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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