Public relations grants help districts promote Rotary to the general public and enhance Rotary’s public image. Over the last three years, Rotary International has awarded US$6 million in PR grants worldwide and received more than $31 million in complementary in-kind public relations and advertising space, indicating a strong return on Rotary’s investment.
PR grants enable districts to place television, radio, print, outdoor billboard, and web public service announcements in their local communities. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis.
New for 2011-12
- PR grants are offered for up to $15,000, with a one-third required match by districts.
- A $1,000 unmatched bonus is offered to each district participating in a multidistrict grant.
- An early registration deadline of 15 is available. Contact prgrants@rotary.org for more information.
Important dates and deadlines
- 15 June 2011: Single-district (or Multi-district if you are working with another district) RI PR Grant application form is to be received by Chairman of PR Committee (2011-12)
- 7 July 2011: District PR Committee will submit recommendation to District Governor Hj Zainie Abdul Aucasa
- 15 July 2011: Early application deadline to be received by RI
- 15 August 2011: Final grant application deadline to be received by RI
- 15 November 2011: PR grant approval or denial e-mailed to district governor by RI
- 1 June 2012: PR grant projects implemented. Reimbursement request deadline.
Creative materials
Districts are strongly encouraged to use Humanity in Motion and This Close materials and to customize them for their communities. Materials can be found at rotary.org/mediacenter .
Watch a short video on different ways districts have placed Rotary creative materials.
Reimbursement information
The Public Relations Grants program is a reimbursement program . When a grant application is approved, the district is responsible for implementing the PR project and paying the vendors. Districts can then submit a reimbursement form. Download the forms.
For more information, contact your Rotary public image coordinator or e-mail prgrants@rotary.org.
Download the District PR Grant application and the Multidistrict PR Grant application .
PP Haji Andre Suharto
Chairman, RI District 3310 Public Relations Committee 2011-2012
Member, RI District 3310 Training Committee 2011-2012
c/o Rotary Club of Kuching Central
http://www.kuchingcentralrotary.org
https://www.rotarydistrict3310.org.my