District Community Grants (DCGs) 2020-2021
You can apply for a DCG entirely online within the Grants Module on this website! Click here to start an application.
- In order to submit a DCG application the Club must have a Qualified Grant writer and a current Club MOU on file
- DCGs are available in amounts up to $3,500 or $10,500 for certain Multiple Club Grants
- Note: District Community Grants are paid on a reimbursable basis. For example, your club would pay, up front, the full project cost. After the project is completed, you would submit receipts and other documentation to District 5020, then receive a reimbursement check for 50% of the total Rotary Club expenses, up to a maximum of $3,500
- A DCG project may be either a local project (your club, in your community), or an international project (with or without a host club). You will need a two-member committee in your club, and approval of your club president.
- In addition to the online application in Club Runner, you will need a Project Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Beneficiary or representative and any Cooperating Organizations or local Rotary Clubs
- Date of opening applications will be announced to Club Officers Clubs are encouraged to submit as soon as possible following opening for two reasons. First, grants submitted by clubs are used to prepare a "Spending Plan" that must be submitted to The Rotary Foundation (TRF) before we can receive our District Block Grant. The Block Grant money from TRF is how the District funds DCGs. Second, all DCGs are funded by the District on a "first come, first served" basis as applied and approved
- Projects may begin only after approval has been granted. Reimbursement will not be made for any expenses or work begun before approval is granted
- Projects must be completed and all reports submitted by May 31st. Payment will be made once reports are accepted as complete
Each club may apply for only one DCG initially. Availability for additional applications will be announced to Club leadership if funds are still available.
- Application are submitted online through the District website: Community Grant Application
- Community Grants Coordinator: Bob Zawilski
- Foundation Chair: Howard Svigals
