1. GRANT MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
DISTRICT GRANTS
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2. What is The Rotary Foundation?
The Rotary Foundation exists to empower Rotarians to channel their passion and realize their vision for a better world, together. We all get to be a part of that vision.
Read:
“The Rotary Foundation exists to empower Rotarians to channel their passion and realize their vision for a better world, together.”
• TRF is there to help you realize your vision for a better world
• TRF rules exist to ensure Rotarians efforts are spent efficiently
• Resources are provided to help you
• TRF strives to minimize your burden
- Bureaucracy can sometimes run away with us…
- Politely inquire if something doesn’t seem right

3. Key Outcomes Qualify to receive District Grants
Apply for District Grants
Identify resources from the District and RI
In this class, we will learn:
1) How to qualify for a District Grant
-There are some exciting changes to the qualification process
2) How to apply for a District Grant through DACdb
- This is an amazing tool with storage tracking capabilities to make the process easier
3) Where to look for various resources from the District and RI
- Links to everything you need can be found on the District website

4. List of Actions Prior to a Grant
We will review the qualifications to apply for a District Grant. Additional assistance is available from the District Grant Managers.

5. Club Qualification One member has taken this course
This can be taken in-person or online
This can be taken any time before applying for a grant
The first club qualification is to have taken this course:
• This course is available at the DTA, through a webinar, or though an online training course
• This course can be taken by any club member
• This course can be taken any time before applying for a grant

6. Club Qualification Current Memorandum of Understanding
Renew every Rotary year
Must be submitted before applying for a grant
Best practice is to submit before July 1st
The second club qualification is a current MOU:
• The club must have a current Memorandum of Understanding
• Must be renewed each year
• Can be submitted any time before applying for a grant
• Best to submit before July 1st, each year

7. Club Qualification Current on dues to RI and District
Current on reporting
Submitted all reports for past and current District and Global Grants
The third club qualification is to be in good standing:
• Current on dues to RI and District
• Current on reporting for current and previous grants

8. Conflicts of Interest
Your club should consciously avoid the appearance any of conflict of interest: Funds can be used for any qualifying purpose other than to directly benefit a Rotarian, an employee of a club, district, or RI, or a direct relative of a Rotarian or an employee.
“A conflict of interest is a relationship among individuals through which an individual involved in a program grant or award causes benefit, or could be perceived to cause benefit, for such individual or such individual’s family, personal acquaintances, business colleagues, business interests, or an organization in which such individual is a trustee, director, or officer.”
All conflicts of interest must be disclosed, even if nothing happened
• If an outside observer can reasonably conclude there MIGHT be a conflict of interest, this should be accounted for
• Disclose the problem and the resolution
• Get approval from an outside party (District Leaders)

9. Matching Funds – Per Capita Giving
Club Contribution
District Match
Under $100
$2,000
$1,000
Over $100
On District Grants, Club funds are matched by District funds
• Based on per capita giving of the club in the previous calendar year
• Ex: A club with 15 members and gave $3,000 has a per-capita giving of $200
• $1 : $1 for clubs with $100 or more per capita giving
• $0.50 : $1 for clubs with under $100 per capita giving

10. Annual Fund Giving (2014-15 Contributions)
$527,909
DDF:
$263,954
World Fund:
$263,954
Global Grant:
$131,977
District 5100 contributions during the Rotary year totaled $438,440
• 50% ($219,000) went to the world fund
• 50% ($219,000) came back for use in the District Designated Fund
Of the DDF Funds:
• 50% ($109,610) is used for matching in Global Grants
• 50% ($109,610) is used for matching in District Grants
District Grant:
$131,977

11. Matching Funds – District Grant
Club Funds………………….. $2,000 District Fund Match……… $2,000 Total……………………………. $4,000
When receiving 1:1 matching from the district, $2,000 becomes $4,000!

12. Sample Projects Eligible for Funding
Bring Benefits to at least 6 people
Short-term in nature
Active participation by Rotarians
Promote awareness of Rotary

13. Applying for a Grant
Now you are ready to apply for a grant. DACdb is an amazing tool for applying for a grant, and for looking for resources.

14. Notification of Completion
Once you have reviewed the information please send an to: Please include your name and club.