District 7980 Managed Grants
Through District Managed Grants, District 7980 matches contributions
raised by Rotary clubs for international and local humanitarian projects.
Clubs wishing to conduct an International Project should first consider a
Matching Grant as Matching Grants provide more leverage with additional
funds from The Rotary Foundation. Therefore District 7980 will consider
District Managed Grants for International Projects only when the project
does not meet the criteria of a Matching Grant.
The District provides a 1:1 match for club contributions up to a maximum
grant of $3,000.
How to apply
Applications are accepted from 1 July to 31 May and are considered for
approval as received. Download applications for
District Managed Grants (Word).
Information on how to fill out a District Managed Grant application and
the grant process as well as tips on project management are provided at
semi-Annual Grants Workshops. Contact the District Governor, District
Foundation Chair, or District Grants Subcommittee Chair for the workshop
schedule.
Terms and conditions
All District Managed Grant expenditures and activities must comply with
the District Managed Grant Terms
and Conditions as well as most guidelines of The Rotary Foundation
Matching Grants.
Matching Grant terms and conditions The notable exception is that
District Managed Grants can be done locally without an International Partner
relationship.
Frequently asked questions
Q: What is the maximum District Managed Grant award?
A: $3,000
Q: Can several District Clubs work together and get $3,000 for each club
participating?
A: No. The maximum of $3,000 is for the project without regard to the number
of clubs participating
Q: Can we use a District Managed Grant to fund existing projects?
A: District Managed Grant projects must be NEW projects.
Q: Can we use a District Managed Grant for an International Project?
A: Yes, but only if the project cannot be configured so as to qualify for a
Rotary Matching Grant.
Q: Could we use a District Managed Grant to fund a project in a country
where there are no Rotary Clubs?
A: Yes.
Q: Can we use a District Managed Grant for construction of any kind?
A: No.
Q: Can a District Managed Grant be used for Rotarian travel expenses to
the project country?
A: No
Q: Can we use a District Managed Grant for travel expenses, salaries,
gratuities, or personnel costs of any kind?
A: No.
Q: What are the reporting requirements for a District Managed Grant?
A: Interim reports are due every six months following receipt of the grant
check from the district. The final report is due within two months of
project completion; but no later than July 1 following receipt of the grant
check. Both the Interim and Final Reports use the same form.
Q: Is there any limit to the number District Managed Grants a club can
get?
A: No limit, except that a club can get only one each year.
Q: What are the consequences of filing project reports late – or not at
all?
A:
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The major consequence is that The Rotary Foundation will not
issue funds to District 7980 for projects in following years until the
reporting is completed and accepted. Therefore other District Clubs will not
be able to do their worthy projects.
·
The District Grants Subcommittee will not approve any grant,
including Matching or Service, for a Club who is or has recently been
delinquent on reporting.
·
The club will have to reimburse the District for the full
amount of the grant.
·
The District Governor may request that the club be suspended
from membership in Rotary.
Q: What if the project costs less than projected?
A: The club will reimburse to the District the full amount of the shortfall
up to the total amount of the grant. Only after the grant has been fully
paid back can the club keep any of the shortfall for themselves.
Reporting requirements
All grants of The Rotary Foundation require the highest attention to
stewardship. Progress reports are required at least every 6 months for the
life of the project(s). A final report is due within two months of the full
expenditure of funds or by July 1st of the year following the
grant approval. Download a copy of the District Managed Report Form.
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