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The
Rotary Foundation Humanitarian Grants Program recently replaced Individual
Grants with a new program, Volunteer Service Grants (VSGs). The change more
closely reflects the intention of the program to support the efforts of global
volunteers in their community service projects and better defines what the
Foundation is funding. The Rotary Foundation has also developed new processes
and procedures for the grant.
The Rotary Foundation Trustees have agreed to lift the moratorium on Individual Grants effective 1 July 2006 for volunteer travel taking place after 1 October 2006. The Trustees evaluated the grant program at their April 2006 meeting and agreed on modifications to improve stewardship of Individual Grants and allocate resources required to process them efficiently.
Volunteer Service Grants (VSGs) are now replacing Individual Grants. This name change more closely reflects the intention of this program and better defines what The Rotary Foundation is funding. Whether you are travelling to Africa to help plan a project or travelling to India to provide dental service, you are volunteering and serving the community.
With the new name change, the following list is a summary of some of the other changes:
Only active Rotarians are eligible to travel. Spouses who are not Rotary club members but who are qualified to serve may accompany a team but may not serve as the team leader or travel without a team
Minimum stay for direct service grants is 10 days at the project site
The award is now a flat grant with US$3,000 available to an individual or $6,000 available for a team of up to five members
Remaining funds may be used for project related costs per the terms and conditions
Receipts are required for single expenditures over $75
The agreement form and the payee information are included in the application to expedite payment
Applications must be received three months prior to departure and be complete for approval two months prior to departure
Eligibility for travellers is based on 1) a defined community need; 2) a need that can be met by the experience and skills of the Rotarians/team and 3) an understanding that the skills and experience are not available in the community.
The Rotary Foundation invites applicants to start planning now with the host club and/or district to ensure adequate documentation of pre-application plans.
Applications will be accepted starting 1 July 2006 for travel starting 1 October 2006. Individual Grant applications will not be accepted.
Forms are available for download at www.rotary.org
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