 orld Community Service (WCS), is the concept of Rotarians at work around the world providing humanitarian service to those in need. Since most
human suffering is, in one way or another, related to overpopulation, a significant part of our WCS work should rightfully address the population
issue. Rotary International, through the Rotary Foundation (TRF), provides support for these important projects through Matching Grants and 3H Grants.
I - Matching Grants
Information from Form 140-EN-(998)
Matching Grants support international Rotary partnerships in international service.
Rotarians in at least two different countries (a Sponsor Country and a Project Country)
work together to plan, implement, and complete a project. Rotary Clubs and/or Districts
may apply for Matching Grants. By meeting the Rotary Foundation (TRF) criteria, sponsors double their funding by qualifying with Matching Grants from TRF.
Objectives
- To promote international service through interaction of Clubs/Districts
- To provide funding for smaller, one-time-only humanitarian projects
- To improve the quality of life for the less fortunate
Matching Grant Applications for US $25,000 or less are accepted by TRF throughout the
year. Requests for grants of US $25,001 to US $50,000 are considered competitively twice a year. Application Forms
Matching Grants Applications (RF2-141) and additional information are available from the RI Office in your area, or from TRF (address below). II - Health Hunger and Humanity (3 H) Grants
Information from Form 195-EN-(797)Provids funds for large-scale, multi-year international service projects.
TRF provides major grants for international service projects that improve health, alleviate hunger, and enhance human and social development as a means of advancing
international understanding, goodwill and peace. Emphasis is on increased competence or capacity that leads to self-reliance. Criteria
- Includes Rotarians in benefiting country and at least one other country
- Initiated, controlled and implemented by Rotarians
- Significant number of Rotarians personally and actively involved - hands-on implementation
- Provide significant long-term benefits of self-help nature to a large number of people
- Self-sustaining after 2-3 year period
- Visible Rotary identification for public awareness of Rotary's involvement
Grant Amount
3-H Grant project total expenditures of US $100,000 - $500,000. Average Grants approved 1994-95 were US $175,000.
For restrictions, more information, and IIc Applications on Matching Grants and 3H grants, contact the Rotary Foundation, One Rotary Center, 1560 Sherman Ave, Evanston,
Illinois 60201, USA Telephone: (847) 866 3000 Fax: (847) 328 8554 Also refer to
RIFPD Project Key Steps - this Web Site
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