Rotary District 6960 Grant Management Seminar

DOING GOOD IN THE WORLD!Rotary District 6960Grant Management Seminar

Fund Development Remains The Same3 Years, 50% DDF, 50% World FundMore Money For Local Projects50% of DDF now available for District GrantsSimplified Grant ProcessingOnline processingLarger Projects More Impact$125K Maximum Global Grant Match Increased to $200K$30K Minimum Project Size ($15K grant)More Club and District ResponsibilityStewardship and Record KeepingRemoving the Mystery of Future VisionsDistrict Simplified Grants are simply called District Grants and can now be used for both local and international projectsMatching Grants are now called Global GrantsPackaged Grantshttp://www.rotary.org/en/grants/grants-basics/explore-grants/packaged-grants

Different Words, Similar GrantsAttend the District Grant Management SeminarAgree to the Club Memorandum of Understanding and submit a signed MOU to the District.Prior Years Grants Completed or CurrentClub is in Good Standing with RI and the District, all SARs and dues current.Club/Membership Actively Contributes to the Annual Programs Fund of The Rotary Foundation.President Elect or Club Representative attended current years PETS or was excused by and received training approved by the Governor-Elect.

Club QualificationClub Memorandum of UnderstandingIf a Club wishes to participate in Global or Packaged Grants, it must agree to implement the financial and stewardship requirements in this MOU.If a club wishes to participate in District Grants, it must agree to implement the financial record keeping and retention of required documents. (application and final report w/receipts)Setting up these procedures now, even if a Global or Packaged Grant is not foreseen, will expedite future grant participation. Its just a good idea.rotaryfoundation6960.orgAreas of Focus

Peace and conflict prevention / resolutionDisease prevention and treatmentWater and sanitationMaternal and child healthBasic education and literacyEconomic and community developmentWill the project continue to serve community long after Rotary has walked away?Sustainability!District Grants ChairLadd Waldo

Home Phone941-907-9895Work Phone941-355-7637 x 409Cell Phone941-726-3175Emailufoundwaldo1213@gmail.comClubs Must Apply For Grants by September 1st.Club applications drive the District Spending PlanClubs May Apply For Up To $5,000.00 in DDF Match, but requests cannot exceed 50% of the per project budget.Dictionary Project as currently accepted does not apply against the club limit.Remember your smaller international projects!District GrantsDistrict Grants CommitteeDistrict Rotary Foundation Chair, District Grants Chair, Governor Corps, representatives from the three top per capita giving clubs and the two top giving clubs, immediate year prior. Dictionary Projects, as currently accepted, will be approved prior to any other application provided the application is received by September 1st and the club is qualified.

Approval of District GrantsHas the Club met the qualification criteria?If applications exceed available funds:Does the project fit in to one of the six areas of focus?Is the project sustainable?Impact!Date of application.

Criteria That May Be UsedClub Qualification CriteriaClub Memorandum of UnderstandingRotary Foundation Grant Terms and ConditionsOnline application for a District GrantProgress / Final Reportrotaryfoundation6960.orgGlobal Grants ChairSandra Scoggins

Phone 239-961-2130Emailsandrascoggins@gmail.comGlobal Grants can be applied for on an ongoing basis.In order to qualify for a Global Grant, a project must have a minimum budget of $30,000.00The District will match club dollars 1-1 up to $7500.00 while funds last.Global GrantsFunding the minimum project of $30KClub(s) contribute $10K / TRF matches $5K = $15KDistrict contributes $7,500 / TRF matches $7500 = $15KTotal Budget of $30K reachedGrant Funding ExampleOnline Application for Global GrantOnline Progress Reports for Global GrantOnline Final Report for Global Grantrotary.org/member accessGetting Approval for DDFComplete the online applicationSave the DRAFT to a PDF file and email to the Global Grants Chair, Sandy Scoggins. Sandy will review the application to confirm its eligibility and offer suggestions for improvement. She will also let you know if DDF is available for this project and, if so, how much that isAfter receiving confirmation of DDF from sandy, the application can be completed and appropriately submittedWhat You Need to Know AboutThe Global Grant ApplicationOnly the Primary Contact for the Host and International Partner is allowed to edit the application once it is saved.Under the Authorization Tab there is a check box to signify the grant application is complete. Do not check that until you are sure as the application cannot be edited after.Checking that box automatically notifies the District that there is a grant application waiting to be authorized.Rotary Club CentralTim Milligan District Governor 2013-2014Home Phone941-948-3378Cell Phone941-704-0776Fax941-870-9190Emailtimmilligan@verizon.net

Rotary Club Centralrotary.org/member accessThis is where your club enters its goals for the year.Goals must be entered for club/service/TRFMany items will self propagate based on actual changes, such as membership and TRF giving.Member Access, in particular, Rotary Club Central, should be your go to place.