how to complete a matching grant application
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How to Complete a Matching Grant Application. Learning Objectives. Overview of the MG process Preparing to complete an application Completing application, step-by-step Helpful hints. Overview of Process. Application received, acknowledged Application reviewed Grant approved - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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How to Complete a Matching Grant Application
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Learning Objectives
• Overview of the MG process
• Preparing to complete an application
• Completing application, step-by-step
• Helpful hints
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• Application received, acknowledged
• Application reviewed
• Grant approved
• Agreement form, contributions, payee information returned to TRF
Overview of Process
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Overview of Process
• Payment issued
• Reports submitted
• Final report reviewed
• File closed
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• Read Matching Grant application and The Guide to Matching Grants
• Identify international partner
• Conduct community needs assessment
Preparations
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• Design eligible project to meet need
• Prepare budget
• Request support from your district Rotary Foundation committee chair and district grants subcommittee chair
Preparations
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Application Deadlines
• Applications received 1 July - 31 March
• Applications approved 1 Aug - 15 May
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Project Description
• Who, what, where, when and how
• Continuity of project after the grant
• Detailed description of Rotarian activities
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Host & International Partners
• Club or district project
• Provide all contact information
• Contacts must be in good standing with RI
• All contacts must be in sponsoring club
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Project Budget
• Itemize expenditures
• Supplier names must be provided
• Invoices not required, but may be requested
• Indicate exchange rate
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Project Financing
• Financing must equal budget
• Calculate in US$
• Indicate cash or DDF
• DRFC chair and DG must authorize use of DDF
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Project Planning
• All questions must be answered
• Equipment cannot be owned by Rotarians or Rotary clubs
• Customs clearance must be arranged
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Competitive Grants
• Grant requests from US$25,001-$150,000
– Community Needs Assessment
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Authorizations
• Authorizations signed by current year officers
• Club-sponsored vs. district-sponsored
• All signatures must be submitted with the application (otherwise application will not be processed)
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Cooperating Organizations
• Cooperating Organization vs. beneficiary
• Letter of participation from Cooperating Org
• Letter of endorsement from host partner
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Final Report
• Both sponsors are responsible for reports– Should include input
from both sponsors
• Club / district handling grant funds should take the lead in reporting
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DGSC Review
• District grants subcommittee must confirm that the application is complete
• Host or international partner
• Does not guarantee Trustee approval
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Completion Checklist
• Helpful to ensure that the application is accurate and complete
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Helpful Hints
• Stay current on grant reporting
• Pay RI Membership dues on time
• Communicate with your co-sponsors
• Complete all sections of the application
• Keep copies of all documents
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Resources
• Matching Grant Terms and Conditions
• The Guide to Matching Grants [144]
• Website: www.rotary.org
• TRF Staff
• E-mail: [email protected]
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Questions?