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Matching Grants PP June Jonet

Matching Grants PP June Jonet. Matching Grants. Address humanitarian conditions that benefit a community in need Direct Rotarian involvement Match at least two countries (host and international) 1:1 match for DDF and 0.5:1 match for cash contributions. Matching Grant Types. Matching Grants

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Matching Grants PP June Jonet

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  1. Matching GrantsPP June Jonet

  2. Matching Grants • Address humanitarian conditions that benefit a community in need • Direct Rotarian involvement • Match at least two countries (host and international) • 1:1 match for DDF and 0.5:1 match for cash contributions

  3. Matching Grant Types • Matching Grants • Award US$ 5,000 - $25,000 • Competitive Matching Grants • Award US$ 25,001 - $150,000

  4. Competitive Grants • Community needs assessment • Publicity and spending plan • Annual independent financial review

  5. Tips • Keep project small and in bite size. Easier to apply for non-competitive matching grants

  6. Policies and Guidelines • Adherence to Terms and Conditions of Matching Grant Award • Must be humanitarian project • Project must benefit a community in need

  7. Tips • Certain items are not covered eg Land, buildings are not covered. Eg, for Siem Reap Water Project, Rotary club of Osaka cash contribution is used towards purchase of land.

  8. Rotarian Involvement • Communicate with partners for life of project • Establish committees (3 members) to oversee project • Plan and implement project jointly • Visit project site • Submit reports to TRF • Ensure proper stewardship of grant funds

  9. Tips • Usually, the project happens in a less developed country. The local rotary club may have problems with paperwork. • Use their strength (knowledge of area) and divide the work. Logistics under local rotary. Paperwork under International partner

  10. Application Procedure

  11. Reporting Requirements • Progress reports at least every twelve months for the life of the grant • Final report due within two months of completion • Primary report responsibility noted in application

  12. Report Content • Project accomplishments • Rotarian involvement • Information on the beneficiary • Statement of income and expense • Bank statement • Certifying Signature

  13. Tips • A faster digital way of getting signatures signed. • In the past, it was costly to get all the signatures in the same print

  14. Role of District Leadership • District Rotary Foundation Committee Chair • Allocate DDF • District Grants Subcommittee Chair • Review and certify applications for completeness prior to submission to TRF • Authorize district sponsored grants

  15. Tips • Each Host club can only have 5 open matching grants. Check with them first to see if they can slot you in. • Paperwork & Reports must be submitted in order or else you may be blacklisted • Blacklisted districts will face problems in applying for future grants

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