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P. Applications that involve travel by scholars, vocational training teams, or other volunteers must be
submitted 90 days before the travel begins.

Q. If a grant application is not submitted within 12 months after it is started, it will be canceled.

R. If a grant application isn’t completed and approved within six months after it is submitted, it will be
canceled.
S. Global grant applications have the following assessments:

1. Requests for World Fund amounts up to $50,000, known as Level 1 applications, are reviewed by the
general secretary and analyzed by an expert in the area of focus if necessary.

2. Requests for World Fund amounts of $50,001-$200,000, or total funding of $100,001-$400,000 that
involves directed gifts or endowment earnings, known as Level 2 applications, are reviewed by the
general secretary and analyzed by an expert in the area of focus, and the project will have an interim
site visit from The Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisers.
3. Requests for a World Fund amount of $200,001-$400,000, or total funding of $400,001 or more that
involves directed gifts or endowment earnings, known as Level 3 applications, are reviewed by the
general secretary and the Trustees and analyzed by an expert in the area of focus, and the project will
have an advance site visit and an audit or interim site visit by the Cadre. The Trustees review global
grant applications as follows:
Application received Trustee Review

1 March ....................................................................June
1 June ......................................................................September or October

1 October .................................................................January

1 December ..............................................................April
4. An area of focus expert, working with the Cadre chair, can waive or add requirements.

5. Grants for only a vocational training team or scholarship are exempt from Cadre review requirements.

4. COOPERATING ORGANIZATIONS

A. Cooperating organizations are reputable non-Rotary organizations or academic institutions that provide
expertise, infrastructure, advocacy, training, education, or other grant support. Universities that host
scholars are not considered cooperating organizations.
B. Cooperating organizations must comply with all of the Foundation’s reporting and auditing requirements,
including by providing required receipts and proof of purchases.

C. Sponsors must provide a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that is signed by both primary sponsors
and the cooperating organization with the grant application. It should include:
1. Verification by both primary sponsors that the grant is initiated, controlled, and managed by Rotary
members

2. An endorsement by the primary sponsors that affirms that the cooperating organization is reputable
and responsible and follows all applicable laws

3. A grant implementation plan that clearly lists the responsibilities of each party

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