1. 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 , due to increased giving, we will have over $21,000 to disburse!

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Write the Grant!

9. 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)