New Grants Model Aka Future Vision

Why Future Vision? Manage growth Introduce sustainability Improve speed of processing Simplify grant process Reduce administration costs

How does Future Vision change things? Majors on sustainability Number of grant types down from 12 to 3 Vocational training teams introduced Group study exchange ceased

District Designated Fund (DDF) Funds donated and invested, $110,000 Funds invested Funds available to use in full

District grants Properties of district-grant activities include: Local or international service projects Total budget below $30,000 No partnership or international requirements Application process totally in-District Scholarship scope widened Vocational training teams any team size or duration

First the proposal

March to June 2013 Club proposals July 2013Proposals collated, projects to support determined and block grant application to Evanston sent July/August 2013TRF send money to District, we publish the supported project list Getting the money!!

...and then the paperwork It really isn't that difficult but it's even easier if you talk to us first

Global grants Have a minimum budget of US$30,000 Support large international activities with sustainable, measurable outcomes Align to 1 or more of the 6 Areas of Focus Apply to graduate scholarships

Global grants - structure Respond to identified community needs International partnership between Rotary club(s) or district(s) in 2 or more countries Include active participation from both Rotarians and community members Be sustainable, include plans for long-term success after grant funds have been spent Include measurable goals that are demonstrated through progress reports

Applying for a Global Grant Again, there are 2 stages: Proposal – same form as for District Grant Global grants – uses an online application process accessed through Member Access on the RI website. Each club member named on the application will need to create an access account through the Member Access at BUT TALK TO US FIRST AND LET US HELP

Packaged grants Work with strategic partners on predesigned projects to provide scholarships or training. Aga Khan University – VTT’s train nurses and community health educators UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education – scholarships for graduate level training on water and sanitation issues Oikocredit – Through microfinance organisations, budding entrepreneurs receive training. Mercy ships – recruit medical professionals to travel and assist in surgeries or provide training to local health care professionals.

Areas of focus Peace and conflict prevention/resolution Disease prevention and treatment Water and sanitation Maternal and child health Basic education and literacy Economic and community development

But clubs must be qualified Foundation Seminar November 2012 and this seminar attendance out of the way If your club had attendance at both these all that’s left is: Submit club MOU

What does District Foundation have to do? Work with you to get proposals that fit the eligibility criteria Collate proposals Determine DDF required to support the proposals Determine which (if any) proposals we don’t have the funds to support Publish our shopping list Provide ongoing support

Oh yes, also we need the money Club annual giving is still the only source Recent years income has reduced year on year – that would jeopardise everything if it continued By giving, clubs stay part of the Rotary family Be in it to win it!! The funds are there

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