DAP Grants

DAP Grants

District 5870 Rotary Foundation DAP Grants

 

How It Works:

District 5870 District Assistance Program (DAP) Grants provide funding to Rotary clubs for meaningful service projects. These grants are a result of member contributions to Annual Fund-SHARE, returned to the District to use three years later.  Upon their return, District 5870 designates a portion for DAP Grants to support club-led projects.

Available Funding & Eligibility

  • District 5870 has allocated $110,000 in DAP Grant funding for the 2025-2026 year.
  • All district clubs may apply for funding of projects and may receive Rotary Foundation funding upon meeting all qualification requirements.

 

 

Application Process

Step 1: Complete Rotary Grant Qualification Requirements

To qualify, clubs must:

Attend Grant Management Training Seminar (GMTS)

Both the President-Elect & at least one additional club member must attend.
Submit Letter of Intent Fillable Form, Deadline to submit: April 18
Submit Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) fillable form
Provide a copy of the club’s IRS Form 990
Enter Annual Fund & Polio Plus Goals in Rotary Club Central
Ensure District & Rotary International dues are paid
Have no overdue grant reports

Step 2: Receive Allocation Email & Application

  • June 15: President-elect of eligible project receives DAP Grant Application Packet via email
  • Deadline to submit application: August 31.

Step 3: Receive Funding & Implement the Project

  • Upon approval by Rotary International and fulfillment of ALL qualification requirements; club will receive funding and execute the project with active, hands-on Rotarian involvement.

Step 4: Submit Final Report & Documentation

  • Submit Final Report and receipts. Deadline to submit: June 15, 2027
  • Upload project information, photos and videos to the Rotary Service Project Center (SPC) at https://spc.rotary.org/

 

Questions?

District DAP Grant Coordinator, Juan Lira 5870dapgrants@gmail.com

Grants Subcommittee Chair, Ellison Crider ellisoncrider@gmail.com

District Rotary Foundation Committee Chair, Shannon Coleman shannoncolemanrotary@gmail.com