The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. The Rotary Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation that is supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the Foundation who share its vision of a better world.

The Foundation's humanitarian programs fund international Rotary club and district projects to improve the quality of life, providing health care, clean water, food, education, and other essential needs primarily in the developing world. One of the major humanitarian programs is PolioPlus, which seeks to eradicate the poliovirus worldwide. Through its Educational Programs, the Foundation provides funding for some 1,200 students to study abroad each year. Grants are also awarded to university teachers to teach in developing countries and for exchanges of business and professional people. Contact for more information on the Foundation's humanitarian programs, PolioPlus project, and educational initiatives.

Rotarians of District 5030 give generously to the Rotary Foundation each year. Much of the money donated to the Foundation comes back to the clubs in the form of grants for local and international service projects. Foundation money is also used to sponsor scholarships, an annual Group Study Exchange, and the PolioPlus program.

Rotarians interested in applying for District Simplified Grants and Matching Grants may find more information at left. At left are also links for the Group Study Exchange program and scholarship information.

In October, The Rotary Foundation Contact Center will begin taking general inquiry calls and emails for The Rotary Foundation and its programs from Rotarians, clubs and districts in the United States and Canada.

Call 1-866-9ROTARY or email to check on your donations and recognition points, deadlines for grants and applications, contact names for your applications, and more.

The TRF Contact Center is open Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM, Central Standard Time.