District 7475 District Grants Webinar for 201920 District
District 7475 District Grants Webinar for 201920
District Grants: Policy Guidelines by RI • Support the Mission of the Rotary Foundation - not just limited to Area of Focus • No minimum budget requirement • Short term impact : OK • Support scholars - any level of study : locally or internationally • Active Rotarian involvement required • Districts free to set their own policy : Our District requires – Grant training ; 3 goals in Rotary Club Central ( membership; Annual giving; Polio); current with District dues.
District Grants: Grant Amount 201920 • $500 with no match required from the club • To receive over $500 : Clubs must match 1: 1 - Subject to maximum of additional $500 • Maximum grant from the District : $1000 - The actual amount may vary based on availability of funds vs grants applied for • Only one grant per club (exception for satellite club and Rotaract Club)
District Grants : Two Changes for 2019 -20 Rotary Clubs may apply for additional grants in following situations- 1. For a satellite club – on the grant application, put both club names hyphenated 2. For a joint project with a Rotaract Club - if there is hands on involvement by Rotarians ( this policy does not extend to Interact or Early Act Clubs) In both these cases, the funds will pass thru sponsoring Rotary Club and they will be responsible for submitting Applications/Final Reports.
District Grants 2019 -20: Few Examples 1. Project Cost A 500 B 1000 C 1500 2. Club Amount 0 250 500 3. District Grant 500 750 1000
District Grants Process for 2019 -20 • Initial Application by July 15 • Full Application and budget details by End July • District will advise all clubs re approval of the applications and the approved grant amount by August 31 • Complete the project and collect all documents – receipts, pictures and other supporting documents • Submit the Final Report by April 15, 2020 for getting the grant check from the District
District Grants: Timeline for 2019 -20 • 78 Clubs are qualified to apply • Deadlines for the process: a. Initial Applications - July 15, 2009 b. Full Applications - July 31, 2009 c. Advise Approval - August 31, 2019 c. Final Reports - April 15, 2020
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