District Rotary Foundation Seminar

Global Grants Session X

Global Grants Area of focus Community need Community participation Strengthen knowledge, skills, resources Long-term benefit Measurable results US$30,000 minimum budget

Areas of Focus Peace and conflict prevention/resolution Disease prevention and treatment Water and sanitation Maternal and child health Basic education and literacy Economic and community development

Sustainable Projects Community fit Materials/Technology Funding Knowledge Motivation Evaluation

Measurable Outcomes Put a plan in place before implementation Establish baseline data Determine quantitative and qualitative measures

Member Access

Application Process Club qualifies Club completes first step of application Club submits second step of application District approves application online Rotary Foundation reviews for approval

Global Grant Reporting Progress report 12 months after funds received Every 12 months until project is complete Final report submitted within 2 months of project completion

District Guidelines <<Insert your district’s deadlines for proposals, process for choosing grants that receive DDF, and any other district-specific process that has been implemented.>>

Example Vocational training team travels from U.S. to Uganda to provide pediatric heart surgeries and train local health professionals.

Example Student from New Zealand receives scholarship to pursue advanced master’s degree in public international law (specialization in peace, justice, and development) at Leiden University in the Netherlands.

Example Equipment and materials to supply a pediatric center and establish a training program on public health and nutrition in Togo.

Example Villages in Guatemala receive clean water, latrines, and vegetable gardens. Vocational training team from Japan educates villagers about disease transmission, improved waste disposal, sustainable gardening, and nutrition.

Questions? futurevision@rotary.org <<global grants coordinator contact information at the Foundation.>>