MOU CertificationMOU Certification

Presented byRotary District 7620 Grants

Committee

What is Future What is Future Vision?Vision?

A plan that reflects the desires and interests of Rotary worldwide to give the Foundation a SUSTAINABLE and more VISIBLE IMPACT in the world.

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Objectives of Future Objectives of Future Vision Vision

• Encourage Clubs to work together • Strengthen impact of Club projects• Partner with other organizations• Increase leverage• Create innovation/artistry• Advance understanding of the Foundation’s

work• Enhance Rotary’s public image

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6 Areas of 6 Areas of FocusFocus

• Peace and Conflict Resolution• Disease Prevention and Treatment• Water and Sanitation• Maternal and Child Health• Basic Education and Literacy• Economic and Community Development

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Role of Grants Role of Grants Committee Committee

• Oversee the qualification of Clubs• Serve as a RESOURCE on all Rotary

Foundation Grants• Evaluate and Approve Proposals for

District & Global Grants• Oversee reporting to TRF• Provide input on DDF distribution• Report any potential misuses or

irregularities in Grant related activities to TRF

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Grants CriteriaGrants Criteria

• 2 Club Members must be MOU certified• Club members must make contribution to

Polio Plus and to Annual Giving• Host/International Club must be eligible• No outstanding Final Reports on any open

Global or District Grant• Must have 3 club members on Global Grant

Project Committee for both host/international clubs

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Expanded Eligibility for Expanded Eligibility for District Grants District Grants

Expanded eligibility for district grants. Effective immediately, district grants can now fund youth programs

(including Rotary Youth Exchange, RYLA, Rotaract, or Interact), construction (including low cost shelters), travel for staff of cooperating organizations, scholar orientation

seminars, grant management seminars, and activities primarily implemented by an organization other than

Rotary.

New Generations New Generations Rotaract, Interact, RYLA, Youth Exchange projects qualify for grant funding, but will be funded through the sponsoring Rotary Club. It is the sponsoring Rotary Club’s responsibility to meet all eligibility requirements. Therefore, the sponsoring Rotary Club will be responsible for the oversight of the project from the application through completion to include all mandatory reporting. The amount of money available for a project will be the same amount the sponsoring Rotary Club has available per the availability rules and will count toward the total amount available for the Sponsoring Rotary Club.

District Grants ProcessDistrict Grants Process

• All applications must FIRST be submitted to the District Grants Committee Chair thru email or regular mail.

• Club must then present their project at the District Grant Forum.

• District Grant Committee will review for approval each application and make recommendation to DRFC .

• If project is approved, Club will be notified and application will be submitted to TRF by DRFC for final approval.

• Once TRF approves project, DRFC will notify Club & only then can project be started.

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Global Grants Global Grants ProcessProcess

• Clubs & Districts apply for a World Fund match (min. US $15,000, total project budget minimum $30,000)

• World Fund match (100% District Designated Fund (DDF), 50% cash contribution)

• District Designated Fund (DDF) new limit rules are currently on the District Website under Future Vision Grants / Grant Guidelines.

Example: $5,000.00 DDF @ 100% match plus $15,000 Cash @ 50% equals $12,500 of World Fund Match for a total of $32,500.00 project.

• Awarded by TRF• International and Host partner is required. Districts and

Clubs MUST BE MOU certified.• Must fall within 6 Focus Areas• Must meet long term, sustainable and measurable• Humanitarian, Educational, Vocational• Longer planning process• Active Rotarian participation• Outside money now matched at 50% directly!• International travel can be included in grant proposal.• Educational Grants fall under this criteria as well (formally

Ambassadorial) Rotary District 7620 Grants Committee

TRF Principles of TRF Principles of SustainabilitySustainability

• Activities and safeguards that continue a project’s impact after Foundation funding is fully expended

• Use of local resources, regional input and local knowledge

• Respect for natural resource base• Reach the most beneficiaries• Prepare scholars and individuals to contribute

new and innovative methods• Prepare participants to increase impact and

improve effectivenessUtilize the input and skills of grassroots groups

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How to applyHow to apply

• Global Grants – apply online using Member Access anytime during the year. Must contact District Grant Chair to discuss prior to filling out application.

• District Grants – send electronic application to District Grants Committee Chair from 4/1/2015 thru 5/9/2015 and then present live to the District Grant Committee on 05/16/2015. Form available on District Website Rotary District 7620 Grants Committee

Current Global Grants for Current Global Grants for District 7620District 7620

Improving Child Health in MaliHarvesting Rain Water in Maharashira,

IndiaWater Wells, Togo AfricaClean Water in GhanaBreast Cancer Center, Adana TurkeyVillage Drilling in AfricaWater Wells in Gongar, Ethiopia

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District Grants for 2014-District Grants for 2014-20152015• DDF $67,875.00 - 16 clubs

• Tea Time for Family – Olney $1,500.00

• Free Dental Clinic - Lexington Park, Leonardtown & Charlotte Hall $4,500.00

• 4- $5000 Undergraduate Scholarships

• Community Murals - Catonsville $2,250.00

• Transportation to Disables - North Bethesda $2,250.00

• Dental Care to the needy - Frederick $1,500.00

• Renovate and Repair Roofs - West Anne Arundel & Lakeshore $3,000.00

• Green House Project – Parole & South Anne Arundel $4,500.00

• Site Access to Agricultural and Watershed Project – South Frederick $1,500.00

• Beacon of Hope Project in Russia – Metro Bethesda $3,000.00

• Twenty Tots Project in Tanzania – Montgomery Village $2,250.00

• AVID Digital Classroom Project & 4 Way Test Award – Glen Burnie $3,000.00

• School Supply to Homeless Project – Pikesville Owens Mills $830.00Rotary District 7620 Grants Committee

DDF 2015-2016 Rotary Year DDF 2015-2016 Rotary Year

• Global Grants - +- $67,944,000 (Excluding rollover & Endowment earnings)

• District Grants - +-$57,944• District Scholarships - $10,000• Global Grant Scholar - $15,000• Polio Plus - $10,000.00• Peace Fellow Scholarship - $10,000.00

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TimelinesTimelines

Global Grants Open year round from a proposal

and a funding standpoint.

Timelines Timelines District Grants District Grants

2015-2016 District Grant Application for District Grants are submitted to the Grants Chair by May 8, 2015 and presented on May 16, 2015 to the Committee by the Clubs in person. The committee then reviews the projects and assigns a value to each. Projects may not start until notification by the Grant’s Committee. Projects for must be completed by March 31, 2016.

Significance of March 31stSignificance of March 31st We have had a difficult time getting final

reports on District Projects. Closing off the projects at the end of March will allow for final reports and new proposals to be done prior to the start of the new Rotary year. This will lead to a more consistent flow of money and getting approved for the District Block Grant much faster giving the Club more time to get their project completed.

District 7620 Grants Committee 2015-2016:Bette Lewis, PDG: Chair

Disease Prevention: Dina GoldbergPeace and Conflict Resolution: Philip Reynolds and PDG

Peter KyleMaternal and Child Health: Mirielle Kanda

Water: Steve KingEconomics: Quentin Wodon

Education: Willam BowermanAnna Mae Kobbe DGEGreg Wims DGNPat Kasuda, DRFC

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