Important Contacts

For any questions or more information, please contact:

Sheree Fukai: D-5470 District Grants Chair:    Rotary.District.Grants.5470@gmail.com

Melanie Phelps: D-5470 Global Grants Chair: melaniephelps@gmail.com

Maile Foster: D-5470 Rotary Foundation Chair: mailefoster.rotary@gmail.com​​​​​​​

UPDATE: 2026-2027 District 5470 Grant Training

Hello Presidents, President-Elects, and Secretaries,

This is a reminder and invitation to attend the District 5470 Grants Training Seminar, which is required for clubs planning to apply for Rotary grants.

Grants Training Seminar
Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Approximately 2 hours
Register Here

Attendance Requirement

At least one representative from each club must attend in order for the club to be eligible to apply for District and Global Grants.

While Presidents, President-Elects, and Secretaries are strongly encouraged to attend, any club member may participate and serve as the club’s trained representative.

The Rotary Foundation: Empowering Global and Local Impact

The Rotary Foundation plays a vital role in funding and supporting both global and district-level grants, enabling clubs to make a meaningful impact worldwide. Through these grants, Rotary clubs can address humanitarian needs, foster sustainable development, and create lasting change.

• District Grants offer clubs the flexibility to support the Foundation's mission through short-term local or international projects. Districts can request up to 50% of their District Designated Fund (DDF) as a block grant and manage the funds for district- or club-sponsored activities.

• Global Grants focus on larger-scale humanitarian efforts and sustainable development. These grants enable Rotary clubs to collaborate with other clubs, local communities, and organizations worldwide, driving significant and long-lasting change.

Eligibility and Funding Requirements

To qualify for a 1:1 matching District Grant for a local project, your club must meet the following requirements:

1. Grants Training:

   • At least one club member must attend a Grants Training Seminar.

2. Club Memorandum of Understanding (MOU):

   • Submit a completed MOU to the District Rotary Foundation Chair: samjkevan@gmail.com.

3. Annual Fund Participation:

   • Your club must contribute a minimum of $25 per member to the Annual Fund, with at least 15% of members participating during the 2026-2027 Rotary year.

   • Example: For a club with 20 members, this equates to at least $500 in total contributions from at least 3 members.

   • Note: While Global Grants have no club foundation participation requirement, both District and Global Grants mandate the grant training and the MOU between the club and district.

Archived: 2025-2026 District Trainings (PowerPoints)

The following training materials are available on the left under Files and on the relevant grant pages:

• GG Training March 2025

• Seminar 2025 Grant Training

• Rotary Foundation Presentation 2024-2025

Payment and Reporting

• Payment Timeline:

  • The deadline for District Grant proposals is August 1, 2026.

• Final Report:

  • Districts must submit a final report within 12 months, detailing funded activities and any project changes.

• For more details, watch the PowerPoint trainings on the left or visit the training resources on MyRotary.com.