Rotary Grants UpdateAbby McNearManager, Rotary Grants9 March 2014

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DISTRICT GRANTS

2013-14 applicationsSubmitted 421Approved 388

Applications may be submitted until 15 May 2014

Current processing time: 37 days!

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GLOBAL GRANTS

2013-14 applications Submitted 792 Approved 430 including 126 scholarships and 35 vocational

training teams

Current processing time: 60 days!

10% of applications not approved

Consider using district grants for activities not funded by global grants

Questions? Consult areas of focus policy statements.

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AREAS OF FOCUS

Popularity according to funding:1.Disease prevention and treatment2.Economic and community development3.Water and sanitation4.Basic education and literacy5.Peace and conflict prevention/resolution6.Maternal and child health

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PILOT ROTARIAN FEEDBACK

New grant model 98% support the new grant model 90% feel the new grant model is an improvement over the

old model 93% rate the new grant model as excellent, very good or

good

93% rate district grants as excellent, very good or good

Areas of focus >50% support the current areas of focus requirements 36% support broader eligibility in areas of focus

38% support broader definition of sustainability

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ROTARIAN FEEDBACK

New website and online application system62% have a favorable view39% view system as fair or poorBiggest areas of complaint: navigation issues and technical difficulties

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ALUMNI

Anyone who receives direct funding from a district or global grant

Encourage clubs to share information about alumni with scholars and vocational training team members

Alumni can be valuable resources for future projects

Remind districts to provide TRF with contact information for district grant-funded travelers

Ask alumni to complete the Rotary Program Participation Survey (on Rotary.org)

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QUESTIONS?

For more information, visit www.rotary.org/grants