District Assembly Rotary District 5450 Grants June 2, 2012 Presented by Carolyn Schrader Chair, District Grants Subcommittee

Transition Year for Rotary Grants  Last year under current system  Preparation for Future Vision  District will provide training and other assistance

District Matching Funds (DDF)  From The Rotary Foundation (TRF)  Process continues under Future Vision  Based on District’s giving 3 years before  DDF for District Simplified Grants  DDF for Matching Grants

Current Rotary Grants  District Simplified Grants Local short-term projects $39,449 DDF available  Matching Grants International service projects Rotary partner in project country $88,000 DDF available

District Simplified Grants  Direct Rotarian Involvement  Local projects  Projects completed within 12 months  Simple Application ASAP after July 1  First come first served funding  Approved by District

District Simplified Grants Reporting  Report due by May 31  If project unfinished, interim reports every 2 months thereafter  Final report 2 months after completion  Must include complete receipts  No new grants if reporting delinquent

DDF for District Simplified Grants  $2,500 maximum DDF for each Club  Maximum per project: $2,500 if one Club; $3,500 if two Clubs, and $4,000 for three or more Clubs  No additional match from TRF

Matching Grants  Direct Rotarian Involvement  International project  Partner with Host Rotary Club (not FV)  Application after July 1  First come first served funding  District reviews; TRF approves  Final report 2 months after completion

DDF for Matching Grants  $10,000 maximum DDF for each Club  Maximum per project: $4,000 if one Club; $2,000 for each additional Club $16,000 maximum  First come/first served basis  Match from TRF: up to 3 ½ club contributions

Key Elements for all Grants  Active Rotarian involvement  Reporting up to date  DDF and matching  Project benefits an underserved population  Responds to community needs  No conflicts of interest

Resources  Grants Subcommittee  Each Club has an Area Liaison  Liaison reviews all grant applications  District website:  Foundation: Forms, guidelines, Liaisons  Future Vision: new process, guidelines  RI Contact Center:

District 5450 Grants Under Future Vision

Important Changes Clubs qualify to sponsor a grant District is adding training to assist Clubs Specific Grant management and reporting procedures required Proposal submitted in advance Scholarships and Vocational Teams are now Grants

Most Important Change:Timing Club must qualify in year prior to project year Proposal required well in advance of project Consult with District Grants rep during proposal process

What’s Different with District Grants? Local or international projects Proposal required for all projects Start submitting proposals Aug. 15, 2012 Proposal does not guarantee grant award Project funding starting on July 1, 2013

District Grant Proposal Sponsor Club/ Champion info Short description of project & location Start and ending dates Sponsor Club contribution/DDF Match Total DDF requested Estimated budget

DDF for District Grants  $3,000 maximum DDF for each Club Maximum per project: $3,000 if one Club; $3,000 if one Club; $4,000 if two Clubs, and $4,000 if two Clubs, and $5,000 for three or more Clubs $5,000 for three or more Clubs  No additional match from TRF

District Grant Application Up to date in reporting Club qualified Simple additions to Proposal Eligible projects similar to DSG rules Set up separate bank account Same reporting requirements as DSGs

What’s Different with Global Grants? Sponsor Club must be qualified Specific Area of Focus Needs Assessment Multi-aspect projects Sustainable and measureable Minimum $35,000 project Proposals submitted spring 2013

20 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

Global Grant Proposal Host and International Clubs Identify community needs Describe activities and outcomes Connect project to an area of focus Club funding/DDF requested General budget Reviewed by District Grants Committee

DDF for Global Grants  $10,000 maximum DDF for each Club  Maximum per project: $10,000 if one Club; $10,000 if one Club; $12,500 if two Clubs, and $12,500 if two Clubs, and $15,000 for three or more Clubs $15,000 for three or more Clubs

Global Grant Application Detailed plan and budget How Rotarians will be involved How activity is sustainable 3 ½ to 1 match Minimum $35,000 project Reports include evaluation and learnings

Calendar for August 4Grants Seminar August 15District Grant Proposals Accepted Thru early 2013Training for Club Qualification April 2013Global Grant Proposals to District May All District Grant Proposals received June 2013Clubs must complete qualification for July 2013District Grants and Global Grants live

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