2026 DMG Zoom Forum

 Do you have a great idea for a grant project but don’t know how to get started?

Do you have questions about your grant idea, such as:

• does this project qualify for District matching funds?

• is this project a District Managed Grant or a Global Grant?

• will having my Club members do “X” qualify for Rotarian involvement?

• how much financial documentation do I need to include in my application?

• how can I find Partner Clubs?

• how can I find a Lead Club to Partner with?

Are you confused about the application approval process?

Do you have some other concern that is keeping you from starting a grant project?

Or, do you have answers to these kinds of questions that you'd like to share with other Rotarians?

If so, please join our Foundation Grants Zoom Forum, where Nancy Gentes (DMG Application Review Committee Chair) and John Merkel (District Grants Sub-Committee Chair) and other District experts will be happy to answer your questions. 

The Forum is also a great place to make connections with other D7980 Rotarians with similar interests. You may find a willing partner Club for your grant project; or you may find a Club leading a grant project which your Club could partner with! 

Foundation Grant Zoom Forum 2026 Schedule

We meet once a month, except for July and December, alternating between Wednesday afternoon and Thursday evening

Wednesday, April, 8, 2:00 PM - Topic: Community Assessments 

Thursday, May 14, 7:00 PM - Topic: Final Reports

Wednesday, June 10, 2:00 PM - Topic: Grant-Funded Scholarships

July - no Forum - enjoy your Summer!

Thursday, August 20, 7:00 PM - Topic: How to Develop Grant Project Ideas

Wednesday, September 14, 2:00 PM - Topic: Brag About Your Favorite Charitable Organization

Thursday, October 15, 7:00 PM

Wednesday, November 11, 2:00 PM

December - no Forum - Happy Holidays!