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OVERVIEW OF THE ROTARY FOUNDATION NEW GRANT MODEL AND UPDATE. Presentation at the 8 th West Africa Project Fair Lagos 13 th October 2012 PDG Adeniji Raji. Future Vision Plan Goals. • Simplify programs and processes • Focus Rotarian service efforts to increase global impact
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OVERVIEW OF THE ROTARY FOUNDATION NEW GRANT MODEL AND UPDATE Presentation at the 8th West Africa Project Fair Lagos 13th October 2012 PDG AdenijiRaji
Future Vision Plan Goals • Simplify programs and processes • Focus Rotarian service efforts to increase global impact • Support global and local efforts • Increase sense of ownership atthe district and club levels • Enhance Rotary’s public image
Peace and conflict prevention/resolution Disease prevention and treatment Water and sanitation Maternal and child health Basic education and literacy Economic and community development Areas of Focus
Streamlined, interactive online process Implement MOU Available 1 October 2012 Qualify clubs District Qualification
New Grants • District grants • Global grants • Packaged grants
District Grants • Educational and humanitarian activities consistent with the mission • Single “block” grant awarded annually • Smaller activities and projects • Local or international activities
Global Grants • Long-term projects • Larger grant awards • Sustainable, measurable outcomes • Alignment with areas of focus • World Fund match
Packaged Grants • Strategic Partners • Planned by Rotarians • Encourage involvement by smaller clubs • No cost to clubs
2011-12 Future Vision Grants * Does not include funds sent directly to project accounts
What Did We Learn? • Enhanced Online System • Adjusted District Leadership Structure • Contingency Fund for District Grants • Expanded Criteria for Areas of Focus • Clarified Guidelines for Areas of Focus and Sustainability
What Did We Learn? • Streamlined Global Grant Application Process • Simplification of Global Grant Scholarships • Less Restrictions for Vocational Training Teams • International Travel in Global Grants • Reduction in Packaged Grant Minimum
Preparing for 2013-14 • Align activities with the areas of focus • Use webinars and resource materials • Develop relationship with pilot district • Build district Rotary Foundation committee • Stay updated on grant reporting • Start planning for grant management training and qualification
Resources • learn.rotary.org • Updated materials – District Rotary Foundation Committee Manual – District Rotary Foundation Seminar Manual – Grant Management Manual and Grant Management Seminar Leaders’Guide. • Preparing Your Club or District for Rotary Foundation Grants in 2013