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Humanitarian Grants Program - District Grants
Last Update: February 2, 2026
Canada
Supports international humanitarian partnership projects
Grant and Funding
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : May 30, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Emergency and Relief
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- International Activities
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Overview
This support helps Rotary clubs and districts fund joint humanitarian projects aligned with Rotary’s six Areas of Focus. The maximum funding amount is not specified in the provided information.
Activities funded
- Peace and conflict prevention or resolution projects
- Disease prevention and treatment initiatives
- Water and sanitation projects
- Maternal and child health initiatives
- Basic education and literacy projects
- Economic and community development projects
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 18,500
Equip a rural clinic abroad with maternal health diagnostics and cold-chain
$ 19,200
Install community borehole, water testing kit, and hygiene training abroad
Documents Needed
Eligibility
- Applicants must be Rotary clubs or Rotary districts.
- The proposed project must be a joint project aligned with Rotary International’s Areas of Focus.
- The project should support international-level partnerships and promote understanding between countries and communities of different cultures.
Who is eligible?
- Rotary clubs
- Rotary districts
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada (grants made only occasionally)
Processing and Agreement
Additional information
- Supports partnerships between Rotary clubs and districts to promote international understanding.
- Deadline listed: May 30, 2026 (recurring).
- Funding is described as available only occasionally across Canada.
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