Rotary International Future Visions Pilot Operations

Dear Rotarian:
 
We are pleased to announce that applications for packaged grants offered with our strategic partner Mercy Ships are now available online. With these grants, Rotarians will assemble vocational training teams of medical professionals who will perform or assist in life-changing surgeries and provide skills training to local health care professionals. Initial team destinations are Togo and Guinea; additional locations will become available as the ship moves to different ports in West Africa.
 
Find more information on these grants, including how to apply, on the Rotary website’s packaged grants page.
 
Packaged grants provide opportunities for Rotary clubs in pilot districts to work with The Rotary Foundation's strategic partners on predesigned activities. Each project is fully funded by the World Fund and the strategic partner. Approximately four Mercy Ships packaged grants will be awarded, on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
Because this is a new funding model for the Foundation, a limited number of initial grant offerings will be available with each strategic partner. However, over the course of the pilot, the number of grants will increase, establishing a well-balanced menu of opportunities. These projects and activities will support the areas of focus and can include scholarships, humanitarian projects, and vocational training.
 
Jennifer Berg is the senior coordinator for packaged grants. Feel free to contact her with any questions at jennifer.berg@rotary.org. Our team looks forward to working with you!