1. 2014 DISTRICT GRANTS

2. 2014 Explain the characteristics of district grants Understand the types of activities funded by district grants Understand your district’s grant processes LEARNING OBJECTIVES

3. 2014 To enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. ROTARY FOUNDATION MISSION

4. 2014 A single block grant awarded annually for club and district projects Local or international activities Local decision making with broader guidelines Smaller activities and projects FEATURES OF A DISTRICT GRANT

5. 2014 Include active Rotarian participation Adhere to stewardship guidelines Demonstrate cultural sensitivity Align with the Foundation’s mission DISTRICT GRANT ACTIVITIES

6. 2014 « Insert your district’s deadlines and process for: Accepting district grant proposals Awarding clubs district grant funds Gathering information from clubs to complete the Foundation’s requirements for district reporting» DISTRICT GRANTS

7. 2014 EXAMPLES $750 to support a local after-school program for at-risk youth $50,000 to provide two scholarships for international study

8. 2014 EXAMPLES $3,200 to provide playground equipment for a local school $4,250 to install water chlorination systems in a community abroad

9. 2014 EXAMPLES $2,000 to provide short-term scholarships to children $6,000 to send a team of professionals on a cultural exchange

10. 2014 EXAMPLES $17,600 to support a reforestation project and create income opportunities for families in need $1,000 to provide small business owners with microloans

11. 2014 SESSION REVIEW Explain the characteristics of district grants Understand the types of activities funded by district grants Understand your district’s grant processes

12. 2014 Attend a grant management seminar to complete the qualification process Review the district memorandum of understanding (MOU) Use a community needs assessment tool to identify service gaps in your own community TAKE ACTION

13. 2014 Questions? contact.center@rotary.org «Insert contact information for your district grants coordinator at the Foundation»

14. 2014