V olunteer Service Grants support qualified Rotarians and their spouses traveling internationally to provide a needed service or plan a needed project in a community. Eligibility for travelers is based on:
- A defined community need
- A need that can be met by the team’s experience and skills
- An understanding that the skills and experience are not available in the community
The award is a flat grant of US$3,000 for an individual or $6,000 for a team of up to five members. A single project site may not benefit from more than one grant award at any given time. An individual volunteer may receive no more than two Volunteer Service Grants per Rotary year.
How to apply
Applications are accepted throughout the Rotary year. They should be received by the Foundation three months before the anticipated departure and approved at least eight weeks before the scheduled departure.
Download the application (PDF) (Word)
Terms and conditions
All Volunteer Service Grant expenditures and activities must comply with the terms and conditions (PDF) of a Volunteer Service Grant.
Eligibility
Eligible budget items include economy-class airfare arranged or approved by the Rotary International Travel Service, minimal daily living expenses, and ancillary costs. Remaining funds may be used for project-related expenses.
Reporting requirements
All Rotary Foundation grants require the highest attention to stewardship. Reports for Volunteer Service Grants must be submitted within two months of the project’s completion. The international partner must submit a final report (PDF) (Word) . The host partner must submit a postservice evaluation (PDF) (Word) .