1. District 7475 : PETS (March 23, 2019) District Grants
This presentation will provide an overview of global grants and present ten ways that you can improve your global grant application.

2. District Grants: General Policy Guidelines
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
Our District also requires : One trained member ; 3 goals in Rotary Club Central ( membership, Annual giving & Polio); current with District dues.
No MOU or any other Agreement Form required

3. District Grants 2018-19: Current Status
Number of clubs which applied : 73
Clubs applied for Max $ : 49
Clubs applied for lesser amounts : 24
Grant Amount applied/Approved : $64,411
Final Reports still pending : 29 Clubs
Deadline for Final Reports : April 15, 2019

4. District Grants: Grant Policy For 2019-20
Every club who applies and if their project accepted by the District/ RI
- $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
One grant per club
Grants amount available : $66,288

5. District Grants 2019-20: Few Examples
A B C 1.Project Cost Club Amount District Grant

6. District Grants: Process for 2019-20
Apply thru Grant module on District web site
A. Initial Application >>>> Approval by the District
B. Full application with budget >>>> Approval by RI
C. Final Report and Documents after completing the
project >>>>> payment of the grant amount
2. Webinar on June 25, 2019 at 7 PM : To explain how to fill in applications on line
3. Deadline for applications : July 31, 2019
4. Submit final report latest by : April 15, 2020

7. District 7475 : PETS ( March 23, 2019) Global Grants
This presentation will provide an overview of global grants and present ten ways that you can improve your global grant application.

8. Global Grants: Club Qualifications
1. Similar as District Grants:
Attend Grant Management Seminar
Club must enter 3 Goals in Club Central
- Annual Fund/Polio/Membership
Must be current with District dues
2. Additional Requirements:
Submit signed copy of MOU
No overdue reports or outstanding issues for previous global grants

9. Global Grants: Eligible Activities
Support international activities within Rotary’s 6 Areas of Focus :
Humanitarian Projects which address community needs
Vocational Training
Scholarships – International graduate level study

10. Global Grants: TRF Requirements
Project minimum budget = $30,000
Must have Host Club and International club partnering : Host Driven
30% of funding from International partners.
Any number of Clubs and Districts can join to support one project
Community Assessment – New requirement
Long term impact – Sustainability
Community/ Rotarians involvement and focus on training
Measurable outcomes

11. Global Grants: Financing the Project
District 7475 will match club contribution 1:1
“First Come, First Served” basis - better to apply early in the year. TRF approves year round basis.
Push for contributions from host club and their District.
Approach other clubs in 7475 to join
TRF will match 100% of DDF and 50% of club or private contributions

12. RESOURCES FOR CLUBS www.rotary.org/grants Guide to Global Grants
“Rotary Ideas”
“Rotary Showcase”
Grant staff- District/RI
Rotary has a number of resources to help you take full advantage of grant opportunities.
My Rotary has a wealth of general and detailed information about grants.
The newly updated Guide to Global Grants is a fantastic resource for anyone interested in designing and carrying out a global grant-funded project. Additional training manuals can help you successfully participate in grants, especially the district Rotary Foundation committee manual and the District Rotary Foundation Seminar Leader's Guide.
The learning center offers training resources to help you apply for Foundation grants, including a newly updated course about how to build a global grant.
And, as always, Rotary grants staff are available to answer questions.

13. Global Grants: District 7475 Status Report
Number GG applied for
Approved by TRF
Awaiting TRF approval
Declined
DDF amount* $ $51500
* For approved/awaiting approval