District Simplified Grants Can be local or international in nature Humanitarian (can’t be used for bricks and mortar) Should build a better community, a better Rotary Club Can be submitted now thru March 31st (sooner is better) Try to fund as many eligible projects as possible Last year, had requests of over $30,000- $9,000 won’t go far In 2007-2008, due to increased giving, we will have over $21,000 to disburse!

The Other 80% Matching Grants Ambassadorial Scholarships Rotary Grants for University Teachers GSE Teams

Matching Grants At least 3 Rotarians plan an international humanitarian project. The host partner must contribute at least $100. The project must be new. Check with RI to make sure the country is eligible for matching grants. The sponsor (club and others) raise cash $3,300 The host partner contributes cash $100 District 6250 matches sponsor contrib. $3,300 TRF matches 100% of the District Match $3,300 TRF matches 50% of the cash raised $1,700 Total funds available for project: $11,700

Another Great Grant: The Volunteer Service Grant This grant is used by individuals who are actively planning a foreign project and will be meeting regarding the project for planning purposes at least 5 days It also is used by individuals making the project happen. In this case, the individual/team must be in country for 10 days working on the project Funds are limited to $6000/project Applications must be submitted at least 90 days prior to departure and approved at least 60 days prior to departure

Hallmarks of a Well-Written Grant Clearly written “Tells a story” for the people not close to the project Meets all criteria Explains how it meets criteria Read directions-make sure the criteria are met and EVERY question is answered

Project Scoring PROJECT SCORING [will be scored 1-5] [You will want to include details of the following in your application] Community needs/supports this project Committee of at least 3 Rotarians Oversight of Grant Funds Significant Rotary involvement in implementation Evidence of community involvement Meetings with local stakeholders Promotion of project in media Build stronger Rotary network Satisfy a real humanitarian need in the community Could this project qualify for a Rotary Foundation Matching Grant? Club support of The Rotary Foundation

Required/Ineligible REQUIRED INELIGIBLE PROJECTS Specific Budget Paid to a Rotary Club Reporting requirements of past projects complete? Revolving Loan requirements met [if applicable] Low Cost Shelter guidelines met? [if applicable] INELIGIBLE PROJECTS Establishment of a foundation or trust Benefit to a Rotarian or the relative of a Rotarian Reimbursement of completed or existing projects Activities of non-Rotary organization Purchase of land and buildings Construction of any structure Salaries or stipends for cooperating organizations Operating or administrative expenses International travel

Write the Grant!

The Grant is in Hand… The work has just begun! Do the project-Rotary participation is key Keep track of your expenses Fulfill reporting requirements (in the case of a District Simplified Grant, no funds will be disbursed until the final report is sent in)