D6440 Collaborative Environmental Grant 2025-2026

D6440 Collaborative Grant Application 2025-2026
Background

District Governor Marlene Frisbie is excited to announce the District’s annual Collaborative Grant program. Prior years of this program have been such a success that the District Governor Line wants to see this success continued.

The focus of all the grants must be on improving the environment. This is an opportunity for your clubs to work together for positive change in our community.

There must be a lead Rotary club plus at least one other participating D6440 Rotary club and a community partner organization collaborating on a single project. All involved clubs and the community partner will provide volunteers for the project. The Rotary clubs and the District contribution will finance the project.

Requirements and Eligibility
1. The project must focus on Environment.
2. The Award pool is $6,000.
3. The minimum application is $500, the maximum is $1,000. There is no limit on the number of clubs which can apply together. (Minimum 2 clubs)
4. There must be a community partner for each grant.
5. All Rotary clubs and community partners must provide volunteers. The Rotary clubs and the district will finance the project. Clubs must match District DDF with cash on at lease a 1:1 basis.
6. Each participating club must meet all the District's requirements for District Grants: Memo of Understanding (MOU), club goals entered in Rotary Club Central (MyRotary.org), Grant Management Seminar training participation, and Youth Protection Affadvit.
7. Clubs need not have a current year 2025-2026 District Grant or Global Grant. Nor will this affect any club’s current District or Global Grant DDF eligibility.
8. Projects must be in the geographical footprint of District 6440.
9. Clubs must include a public image plan with their grant application.
10. The Lead club will be responsible for filing the project final report due 30 days after project completion or June 15, 2026, whichever comes first.
11. The lead applicant must use the link on the District website; application are due not later than January 10, 2026.
12. Grant winners will be announced by January 15, 2026.
Award Process
1. The District Governor/Grant Committee will evaluate the Grant applications to determine eligibility.
2. Distribution of awards will be made to each lead club shortly after the winners are announced.
3. The amount of the Grant award may be less than what is requested depending on the number of applications received and available funding.
Evaluation Criteria
1. Focus is on environmental impact/improvement.
2. It serves communities in D6440.
3. Uniqueness of project – creativity - addressing a need that has not often been part of District Grants.
4. Hands on component has clubs working together. This can include the organization’s members and clients.

PROJECT DETAILS
Project Name*
Name for this District Multi-Club Grant application
Date*

MonthDayYear
General Description of Project*
Describe the project in detail, the need that it will address, and the public image plan. Include partnering organizations and other Rotary clubs. When and where will the project take place? The project must have a georaphic footprint in District 6440, but it need not be within the communities of the participating clubs. (Example: Arlington Heights and Glenview Sunrise and Glen Ellyn could partner on a project in Elgin)
Implementation Plan*
Hands-on participation by the participating Clubs is required for all projects. Please describe how the club members from each club will participate in the project.
Expected project completion*

MonthDayYear
Date
Beneficiary of the Project*
Be specific. How will this make an impact in the community?
Publicity*
How will this project be publicized? Describe your plan for electronic or print or other publicity on the success of your project.
Upload any files or documents that you care to add to your project description, including publicity flyers

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Total Cash Contributed from all clubs
Must equal minimum of $500. Maximum is $1,000. DO not enter Data. This field will calculate automatically based on the input below.
Total District DDF Match
Total Project Budget
Must equal minimum of $500. Maximum is $1,000. DO not enter Data. This field will calculate automatically based on the input below.
Payee Name- Lead Club or Club Foundation*
Payee Contact Name (Lead Club or Foundation Treasurer)*

First NameLast Name
Payee Contact e-mail*
example@example.com
Payee Contact phone number*
Payee Address*

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City / TownState

Zip Code

PARTICIPATING CLUB'S INFORMATION
Lead Club*
Lead Club for the Project
Name of Submitter*
Submitter E-mail Address*
example@example.com
Submitter Phone Number*
Lead Club Cash*
Minimum $100
Partner Club 1*
Partner Club 1 Contact*
Partner Club 1 Contact E-mail Address*
example@example.com
Partner Club 1 Cash*
Minimum $100
Partner Club 2
Partner Club 2 Contact
Partner Club 2 Contact
Partner 2 Club Contact E-mail Address
example@example.com
Partner Club 2 Cash

SUBMISSION
When you have completed the application, please click on "Submit" and your application will be saved and you will receive a pdf of your application. You will also have the option of editing your application once it is submitted. (Follow the instructions at the bottom of the email that you will receive.)
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D6440 Collaborative Grant Application 2025-2026