CSR Initiatives

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiative

• Indian corporates are looking for new opportunities to invest CSR funds. Corporates have already collaborated with Rotary clubs and districts, providing CSR funds and submitting grant applications for projects in Pune (Maharashtra), Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh), Bareilly, Kashipur and Agra (Uttar Pradesh) and Gurgaon (Delhi NCR) Discussions are also underway with major Corporates in India.
• Indian corporates are looking for new opportunities to invest CSR funds. Corporates have already collaborated with Rotary clubs and districts, providing CSR funds and submitting grant applications for projects in Pune (Maharashtra), Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh), Bareilly, Kashipur and Agra (Uttar Pradesh) and Gurgaon (Delhi NCR) Discussions are also underway with major Corporates in India.
• Rotary Foundation (India) has started accepting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds since October 2016. Rotary clubs and districts in India afford corporates the ability and expertise to undertake innovative, community-based, sustainable projects through Rotary’s Global Grant program.
• Rotary’s areas of focus are eligible for CSR funding related to economic and community development, maternal and child health, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, and basic education and literacy. This is an opportunity for Rotarians to explore mutual interests with corporates to plan and implement global grant projects in India using CSR funds.
• How are CSR contributions used to fund global grants?
○ Corporations may specify an eligible area of focus for the project
○ A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is required between the Corporate and Rotary Foundation (India) outlining the terms of the relationship
○ The minimum CSR contribution is US$32,000 (INR equivalent)
○ CSR contributions will be assessed 5% to cover CSR overhead costs
○ CSR funds will not be matched with World Fund
• Corporates will receive a Certificate of Appreciation. Individual recognition may be available for the owner of the corporate.
• For more information on how corporates, Rotary clubs and districts can connect for CSR opportunities, contact rfiinfo@rotary.org