How to Complete a Matching Grant Application presented by PP Junejonet.
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How to Complete a Matching Grant
Applicationpresented by PP Junejonet
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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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Overview of Process
• Payment issued
• Reports submitted
• Final report reviewed
• File closed
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• Matching Grant Application
• Terms and Conditions
• Guide to Matching Grants
Preparations
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PreparationsELIGIBLE INELIGIBLE
Revolving loans/microcredit Establishment of a foundation, permanent trust, or long-term interest-bearing account
Short-term rent or lease of buildings Purchase of land or buildings, rent for housing
Construction of infrastructure such as service roads, wells, reservoirs, dams, bridges, latrines, toilet blocks, water supplies, and other similar structures
Construction or renovation of any structure in which individuals live, work, or engage in any gainful activity. This includes buildings, containers, mobile homes, or structures where individuals carry out any type of activity such as manufacturing, processing, mainte nance, or storage, including provision of new services or upgrade of facilities
Purchase of equipment or appliances Provision of plumbing or electrification inside buildings
Short-term and/or contracted labor for project implementation Salaries for individuals working for another organization
Administrative expenses for project activities Operating or administrative expenses of another organization
Primary and secondary education, tuition, transportation Postsecondary education activities, research, or personal or professional development
Domestic travel International travel
Detailed, itemized expenses Contingencies, miscellaneous expenses
Assistance to land mine victims Land mine removal
Publicity expenses such as newspaper fees, or printing of posters, brochures, or fliers to inform the community of an available service
Rotary signage
Vaccines and immunizations, if the project is consistent with the criteria, procedures, and policies of the PolioPlus program and World Health Organization
Transportation of vaccines or immunizations by hand over national borders
New Rotary-sponsored projects not already in progress or completed Projects already undertaken and in progress, existing projects, activities primarily sponsored by a non-Rotary organization, or projects already completed
Maternal and prenatal health and education Purchase and distribution of birth control devices and ultrasound equipment for use in sex determination
Budgeted and itemized humanitarian goods Unspecified or cash donations to beneficiaries or cooperating organizations
Humanitarian or service activities benefiting a community in need Fundraising activities or expenses related to Rotary events such as district conferences, anniversary celebrations, or entertainment activities that do not include a humanitarian aspect
Secular, nonreligious activities that benefit a community in need Projects that support purely religious functions at churches and other places of worship
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Application Deadlines
Grant Requested
Deadline Approval
US$5,000 –
25,000
1 July – 31 March
1 Aug – 15 May
US25,001 and above
1 August – 15 December
Trustee meetings at October/ November & March/ April
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Project Description
• Who, what, where, when and how
• Sustainability of project after the grant
• Detailed description of Rotarian activities
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Host & International Partners
• Club or district project
• Clubs and contacts must be in good standing with RI
• All three project contacts must be members of the primary sponsoring club/ or clubs in the district for district-sponsored project
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Host & International Partners
• Primary host partner limited to maximum FIVE open MGs
• Open MGs are approved, paid, reported but not closed
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Project Budget
• Itemize expenditures
• Supplier names must be provided
• Invoices not required, but may be requested
• Indicate exchange rate
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Project Financing
• Financing must equal budget
• Calculate in US$
• Indicate cash or DDF
• DRFC and DG must authorize use of DDF
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Project Financing
• Cash is matched 50% and DDF is matched 100%
• Grant award must be at least US$5,000
• US$100 minimum host partner contribution
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Project Financing
• Minimum 30 percent contribution from International partner(s)
• 50 percent maximum rule for DDF only applies to multi-country district
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Project Financing• Matching Grant Calculator• Source can be downloaded via
http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_doc/mg_calculator.xls
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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
• Deadlines: 1 August & 15 December
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Authorizations
• Authorizations signed by current year officers
• Project contact signatures required
• Signatures maybe submitted on separate pages
• All signatures pages must be submitted together
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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
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Completion Checklist
• Helpful to ensure that the application is accurate and complete
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Matching Grant Approval
• Matching Grant is approved• Announcement letter will be sent to the
primary project contacts via email1. Matching Grant Agreement Form2. Sponsor Contributions Form (if applicable)3. Payee Information Form4. Terms and Conditions of Matching Grant
Award5. Report Form6. Humanitarian Programs Promotional Guide7. Paul Harris Fellow Recognition Form8. Making Your Sponsor Contributions Form (if
applicable)
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Timelines
• Application complete within six months of receipt
• Payment requirements met within six months of approval
• Paid MG project must be implemented within 12 months
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Matching Grant Payment
• Agreement Form• Payee Form• Cash Contributions to TRF • Cash Contributions directly to the
project account
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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
•MG Terms and Conditions
•The Guide to Matching Grants
•Rotary website: www.rotary.org
•Email: [email protected]•District Leadership•Humanitarian Programs Staff
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Questions?