matchingrant

HOW TO SUBMIT A MATCHING GRANT PROJECT PROPOSAL

How will the proposals be presented? In one, two, or three forms.

A master list of all grants broken down by category. These will be available both on the Bi-District Website before the Convention, and in printed form at registration.
Display tables where clubs can make their presentations to other clubs. It is recommended that clubs use the standard, tri-fold, school science project boards. Displays will be up during registration and the Ice-Breaker, as well as during the breaks, and after Saturday's general assembly.
Due to time constraints, only 25 projects will be presented orally and by PowerPoint to the general assembly. Thus, the earlier the submittal, the greater the chance it will be chosen for presentation.
Presentations of projects must be made in two minutes, allowing time for two minutes' worth of questions.

Submit your two-minute script for translation no later than October 1, 2002.

F.A.Q.

- In what language should we submit and present our proposals?

In your dominant language (English or Spanish). Those submitted in a timely fashion will be translated for both the master list and for individual PowerPoint presentations.

- How many Matching Grant proposals may our club bring?

Two maximum. Well-developed projects, submitted on time, have a better chance of being successfully matched. Therefore, the sponsoring club needs to have paperwork filled out and ready to sign.

- What are the best kinds of grant proposals to submit?

RI has suffered losses on investments and is no longer funding grants at a 100% match. The match from RI has been reduced to 50%. This means that more money must come from the clubs and the districts. Thus, projects stand the best chance of gaining funding support if the proponents consider the following suggestions:

Keep in mind the goals of each district. For example, both districts have made a commitment to support water projects on both sides of the border. Also, historically, the districts have had great enthusiasm for grants that aid children. Other areas of common interest are health, community welfare, and education.
Consider small grant proposals, which allow small clubs to participate. RI has a fast-track procedure for proposals that are $2,500 or less. District 5520's Governor, Dan Garrison, prefers to participate in grants that are $20,000 or less.
Encourage inter-club cooperation. Multiple club efforts are desirable.
Present proposals that are specific, detailed, and have forms ready for signatures to submit to RI. Of particular importance is a clear, detailed, accurate, and complete project budget.