Foundation Funding & Projects: Giving to Impact

Presidents Elect, Secretaires, Treasurers, Foundation, Community and International Chairs elect 

Rotary Foundation Funding & Projects: From Giving to Impact – Saturday 20^th June 2026

Dear Club Board Members,

Further to the below email, if you have already registered we look forward to seeing you on the 20th.

 

Do note that as part of Rotary District 9685's commitment to effective stewardship of Rotary Foundation funds and the successful delivery of impactful projects, all Club Foundation Chairs and International Service Chairs are required to attend the upcoming Foundation Funding & Projects Workshop. Attendance at this workshop is mandatory for clubs seeking eligibility to apply for a District Grant during the 2026-27 Rotary year.

But this is not just about what's mandatory - the Foundation is a great source of resources and tools, not just funding. And we have designed a new format and an engaging session with role-play dramatics to liven up the proceedings. Please see the previous message below, and register in good numbers!

Following the Rotary District Assembly 2026, we are convening a focused Foundation session on Saturday 20th June 2026 to help clubs turn their contributions into tangible, high-impact projects. To explain how International and Local Community projects can be enabled utilising resources available through The Rotary Foundation.

This session is highly recommended for Foundation, Community and International Chairs, and very relevant for Presidents, Treasurers,  and the broader Board. We encourage every club in District 9685, to send a representative in order to benefit from opportunities offered by The Rotary Foundation.

Why attend?

The Rotary Foundation is both:

• A beneficiary of our giving, and
• A powerful multiplier that enables larger, more impactful projects

When clubs actively engage on both sides - contributing to and utilising the Foundation - we:

• Unlock significantly greater funding and scale (recent projects ~$1.5M across Australia)
• Deliver projects in our own name, strengthening community impact and membership
• Build the capability to design and lead meaningful initiatives

What you will gain

A practical, working session focused on outcomes:

• How Global Grants work — funding, criteria, and what gets approved
• How to design sustainable, needs-based projects
• How to align Foundation, Community and International efforts
• New international collaboration opportunities

We will also include a short, hands-on workshop on community needs assessment, brought to life with some light, engaging dramatics to keep it practical and memorable.

In addition, the District team will outline how we can support your club — from shaping projects to connecting partners and donors.