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District Simplified Grants. District Simplified Grants. Utilize a portion of the district’s DDF Itemized and budgeted humanitarian good and services Local community projects International projects Direct Rotarian involvement. Policies and Guidelines. Adherence to standard grant policies
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District Simplified Grants • Utilize a portion of the district’s DDF • Itemized and budgeted humanitarian good and services • Local community projects • International projects • Direct Rotarian involvement
Policies and Guidelines • Adherence to standard grant policies • Used only for eligible items/activities • Close community research/interaction • Rotary Club funds entire project up-front • Upon completion of report, District 7620 sends grant check to club
Rotarian Involvement • Community assessment • Project committee • Project implementation • Liaison with beneficiaries • Hands-on involvement • Project promotion
Request Procedure • Submit District 7620 DSG Application • Minimum of 2 weeks in advance of project • Send to KathyMcP@aol.com • Content • Project name, location, description, objectives, start and finish dates • Publicity • Financing, Contacts, Signatures
Reporting Procedure • District 7620 DSG Report • Send to KathyMcP@aol.com • Within 1 month of completion • Content • What was done, when and where, beneficiaries • Rotary Involvement, #’s, examples • Publicity • Final Financial Report • Signatures
Stewardship • Maintain accounting records • ALL expenditures must be within TRF guidelines • No donations to existing projects or other organizations • No contributions to other TRF programs • When in doubt, refer to the Best Practices manual or consult with your Grants Coordinator