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Future Vision MOU Certification Presented by Rotary District 7620 Grants Committee April 5, 2014

What is Future Vision? A plan that reflects the desires and interests of Rotary worldwide to give the Foundation a SUSTAINABLE and more VISIBLE IMPACT in the world. Rotary District 7620 Grants Committee

Objectives of Future Vision Encourage Clubs to work together Strengthen impact of Club projects Partner with other organizations Increase leverage Create innovation/artistry Advance understanding of the Foundation’s work Enhance Rotary’s public image Rotary District 7620 Grants Committee

6 Areas of Focus Peace and Conflict Resolution Disease Prevention and Treatment Water and Sanitation Maternal and Child Health Basic Education and Literacy Economic and Community Development Rotary District 7620 Grants Committee

Role of Grants Committee Oversee the qualification of Clubs Serve as a RESOURCE on all Rotary Foundation Grants Evaluate and Approve Proposals for District & Global Grants Oversee reporting to TRF Provide input on DDF distribution Report any potential misuses or irregularities in Grant related activities to TRF Rotary District 7620 Grants Committee

Grants Criteria 2 Club Members must be MOU certified Club encouraged contribution to Polio Plus and to Annual Giving Host/International Club must be eligible No outstanding Final Reports Must have 3 club members on Global Grant Project Committee for both host/international clubs Rotary District 7620 Grants Committee

Grants Process All applications must FIRST be submitted to the District Grants Committee (DGC) DGC will review Application for eligibility DGC will approve District Designated Funds (DDF) as applicable to each Proposal If approved, Club will be notified with one week Club can then submit application to TRF Rotary District 7620 Grants Committee

Global Grants Clubs & Districts apply for a World Fund match (min. US $15,000, total project budget min. $30,000) WF match (100% DDF, 50% cash contribution) District DDF new limit rules are currently on the District Website under Future Vision Grants / Grant Guidelines. Example: $5, % match plus $15,000 50% equals $12,500 of World Fund Match for a total of $32, project. Awarded by TRF International and Host partner is required Must fall within 6 Focus Areas Must meet long term, sustainable and measurable Humanitarian, Educational, Vocational Longer planning process Active Rotarian participation Outside money now matched at 50% directly! International travel can be included in grant proposal. Educational Grants fall under this criteria as well (formally Ambassadorial) Rotary District 7620 Grants Committee

District Grants Local or International (District 7620 prefers local) No World Fund Match District will match with DDF per the New Rules posted on the website and on each application form (and up to $4,500 with 3 clubs or more) Grants Funds is managed by District No Club partner required Short –term, one time (no more than twice) and smaller scope Educational, Vocational or Humanitarian Applications accepted for Humanitarian Projects from 4/1/14 to 5/16/14 Clubs must present in person their Grant request to the Committee on May 24, 2014 at the District Grant Forum. Rotary District 7620 Grants Committee

How to apply Global Grants – apply online using Member Access on the District Grants – send electronic application to District Grants Committee. Form available on District Website Rotary District 7620 Grants Committee

TRF Principles of Sustainability Activities and safeguards that continue a project’s impact after Foundation funding is fully expended Use of local resources, regional input and local knowledge Respect for natural resource base Reach the most beneficiaries Prepare scholars and individuals to contribute new and innovative methods Prepare participants to increase impact and improve effectiveness Utilize the input and skills of grassroots groups Rotary District 7620 Grants Committee

Current Global Grants for District 7620 Improving Child Health in Mali Harvesting Rain Water in Maharashira, India Water Wells, Togo Africa Clean Water, Oltorotua Teaching Training, Equador Breast Cancer Center, Adana Turkey Beacon of Hope Project in Russia Rotary District 7620 Grants Committee

District Grants for DDF $62, clubs Leadership Training –Cyprus; Olney Community Development Renovation; lead Club Lake Shore 4- $5000 Undergraduate Scholarships Providing Therapeutic Equipment; Metro Bethesda 2 nd Grade IPAD Tablets Program; BWI Vocational/educational training-Tanzania; Sykesville Plant Trees for Communities; Catonsville Provide Christmas Dinner Basket; Lexington Park Providing Free Musical Instrument; Gaithersburg Back to school backpack; Annapolis Evening Library Books and Computer to the elderly; Potomac Homeless Shelter bench and computer; Capitol Hill Portable solar powered mobile purification unit in Uganda; Bladensburg Rotary District 7620 Grants Committee

DDF Rotary Year Global Grants - +- $106,000 (includes rollover) District Grants - +-$44,000 District Scholarships - $20,000 Global Grant Scholar - $15,000 Rotary District 7620 Grants Committee

Timelines Global Grants Open year round from a proposal and a funding Standpoint.

Timelines District Grant Application for District Grants are submitted to the Grants Chair by May 9, 2014 and presented on May 17, 2014 to the Committee by the Clubs in person. The committee then reviews the projects and assigns a value to each. Projects may not start until notification by the Grant’s Committee. Projects for must be completed by March 31, 2015.

Significance of March 31st We have had a difficult time getting final reports on District Projects. Closing off the projects at the end of March will allow for final reports and new proposals to be done prior to the start of the new Rotary year. This will lead to a more consistent flow of money and getting approved for the District Block Grant much faster giving the Club more time to get their project completed.

District 7620 Grants Committee : Andrew Baum, PDG: senior advisor Lee Derrick, So. Anne Arundel Frank Faust, Lexington Park Ted Gregory, Carroll Creek Nancy Young, Hunt Valley Frank Goldstein, Frederick Bob Martin, Rockville Ken Solow DGE Anna Mae Kobbe DGN Claude Morissette, DRFC Rotary District 7620 Grants Committee