What Rotary Club Grants Support in Local Communities

Individual Rotary clubs are community-based volunteer organisations that raise funds locally and reinvest them back into their own communities. Grants are typically modest to medium in size and are focused on practical, measurable benefit rather than ongoing operational funding.

Local schools may receive Rotary support for:

• Student leadership and personal development programmes

• Scholarships, prizes, and achievement awards

• Educational resources, equipment, and learning tools

• Wellbeing, resilience, and mental-health initiatives

• Programmes that encourage service, citizenship, and inclusion

Community organisations and local causes may receive grants for:

• Youth development and mentoring programmes

• Health, wellbeing, and disability support initiatives

• Community facilities, equipment, or one-off capital items

• Programmes supporting vulnerable or isolated groups

• Environmental, sustainability, and community-connection projects

How Rotary Decides

While each Rotary club operates independently, grants are generally assessed on:

• Clear community benefit and need

• Alignment with Rotary values of service and integrity

• Strong governance and accountability

• One-off or time-bound impact rather than ongoing dependency

More Than Just Funding

In many cases, Rotary support goes beyond financial assistance and may include:

• Volunteer time and practical help

• Community connections and advocacy

• Ongoing encouragement and partnership

Rotary clubs are made up of local people who care deeply about their communities and aim to support initiatives that create lasting, positive change close to home.