As we welcome the new year, January invites both reflection and renewed purpose. What better way to begin than by engaging with The Rotary Foundation, the driving force behind Rotary’s global impact. Whether your focus is health, literacy, water, or peace, the Foundation equips clubs with the tools and funding to create lasting change. Access begins with club qualification through Grant Management Training Seminars (GMTS).
GMTS Training - Mark Your Calendar!
To apply for District or Global Grants in the 2026-27 Rotary year, your club must complete Grant Management Training Seminar (GMTS) and be fully qualified.
Upcoming GMTS Dates:
- January 17, 2026 - Virtual (Full & Renewal Sessions)
- February 21, 2026 - Virtual (Full & Renewal Sessions)
- March 1, 2026 - Lone Star PETS (In-person Full Session only)
- April 18, 2026 - District Assembly (In-person Renewal Session only)
- May 2, 2026 - Virtual (Full & Renewal Sessions)
👉 Click here to check your 2026-27 Club Qualification Status (Public link)
Whether you're new to Foundation grants or renewing your club’s status, these sessions are your ticket to unlocking funds that power our service projects, locally and globally.
Why It Matters
Rotary clubs that actively engage with The Rotary Foundation and pursue qualified grants create lasting change with bigger reach, measurable outcomes, and deeper community impact.
What You Can Do This Month:
- Register for GMTS HERE - Ensure your club is grant trained.
- Invest in Impact - Commit to consistent monthly giving to The Rotary Foundation and help fuel life-changing projects year-round.
- Plan Ahead - Begin shaping a service project that could qualify for a 2026–27 district or global grant.
- Celebrate Our Impact - Register HERE and join us at the Hearts of Gold Foundation Gala.
Let’s kick off the new year aligned, trained, and inspired to do more with The Rotary Foundation.
"Rotary changes us and those we serve. I believe we can change the world one life at a time." ~ Paul Harris