Rotary Foundation Grants The different kinds? What’s in it for us? How do we get it?

New Grants System July 1, 2013 Three kinds of grants - Managed by TRF – Global Grants Managed by District – District Simplified -- District Matching After 3 years the district receives access to 50% of the giving to annual Program Fund (APF). The funds we can access are known as District Designated Funds (DDF) or SHARE. 50% can be used for District Grants & 50% for Global Grants.

Why the New System? Gives Districts greater autonomy and increases amounts administered by Districts Greater emphasis on stewardship Greater emphasis of sustainability Focus on needs and wishes of beneficiaries Six areas of focus Reduces cost of administration Reduces the number of The Rotary Foundation’s programs

Areas of Focus  Peace & Conflict Prevention/Resolution  Disease Prevention & Treatment  Water & Sanitation  Maternal & Child Health  Basic Education & Literacy  Economic & Community Development

The Guidelines The District must be qualified (we are) Clubs applying for DDF must be qualified – Requires attendance at Grants Management Seminar (annual face-to-face qualification) – Requires Club to be current with dues payment to R.I. – Requires Club to current on grants reporting – Requires Club President & President-elect to sign MOU and District Addendum on behalf of Club.

How it Works District Simplified Grants – small grants completed quickly Apply by April 30/15 for grants Use funds in local community or internationally No other Rotary partner required Upon completion of final report reimbursement Club can receive 0.50/$1 up to $2500 US (if funds available) Should address an area of focus

No.District/ClubActivity typeActivity descriptionActivity locationPlanned amount (USD) 1:Cataraqui-KingstonHealth: general Shipment of medical equipment and supplies to a health cooperative for women and children. Tanzania, United Republic of :HuntingdonEducation: general School furniture for Wendyrana Secondary School, Ugele village,Iringa region, Tanzania, United Republic of :LavalEducation: literacy Alphabetisation pour l'Entraide Pont-Viau Canada1000 4:PlattsburghWater: supply/access Provision of a water tank to provide potable water at a public school and the development of a demonstration gardening project at the same school Nicaragua1000 5:West OttawaEducation: literacy Provision of school dictionaries Canada2500 Sample District Simplified Grants

Huntingdon purchased school furniture Plattsburgh Provided Water for a School and its garden

District Matching Grants Apply by April 30, 2015 Must have a qualified international Rotary partner Club can receive $1/$1 match up to $10,000 (if we have it) Must adhere to the area of focus requirement Must be completed within Rotary year

Sample District Matching Grant Montreal-LakeshoreHealth: general Provision of solar panels, batteries & refrigerator (for medicine) at medical clinic Burundi3466

Global Grants Long-term projects Sustainable outcomes Larger grant awards aligned with Areas of Focus World Fund match in addition to DDF

Criteria for Global Grants Host Rotary clubs or district and international partner Area of focus Community need Community participation Strengthen knowledge, skills, resources Long-term benefit /Sustainable Measurable results US$30,000 minimum budget

Elements of Club Application Rotarian Involvement, doing what and how many? Budget: Labor, Supplies and Materials, Equipment, other, and Total Amount of Grant requested Signatures and contact information Understanding: – Must keep receipts, club retains originals – Copies of receipts must be submitted with Final Report due by June 30 th – Requests/application must be signed and signing confirms acceptance of Terms and Conditions of DG; grant funds must be returned upon failure to comply.

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