Frequently Asked Questions

 If I submit a project, will I be guaranteed funding?
 How long will my project be listed?
 Are all Clubs eligible to participate to a Matching Grant?
 Are all Projects eligible for a Matching Grant?
 How can I update my project after I submitted it?
 Can I withdraw or change my pledge for a project?
 Who will do the paperwork for the project?
 Is this website only for Clubs in District 5340?
 What is the deadline to submit a Matching Grant?

 If I submit a project, will I be guaranteed funding?
No. The webiste is only used to display some information about your project. You have to promote your project, and you can make reference to the web page address to give some information about your project. Somebody might look at the website and pledge support for your project, but there is no guarantee this will happen.

 How long will my project be listed?
You project will be listed for the current Rotary year. If it is not fully funded by April 30 of the current Rotary year, you will receive a notification by email asking if you wish to carry-over your project to the following year. If you choose to do so, your project will be listed one more year. If not, your project will be dropped from the list on August 1. Completed projects stay listed on the website for archive.

 Are all Clubs eligible to participate to a Matching Grant?
Most certainly, as long as they follow The Rotary Foundation guidelines. Clubs who participated to a previous Matching Grant and did not submit a final report are called "delinquent" and cannot participate to a new Matching Grant until all final reports are submitted.

 Are all Projects eligible for a Matching Grant?
No. There are some very strict guidelines by the Rotary Foundation. This is to ensure that the money will be used properly and efficiently. Most construction projects are not eligible. Also, you cannot submit a project for reimbursement of past expenses. Check the Eligibility section of this website for more information.

 How can I update my project after I submitted it?
Instructions to make changes to your project are sent by email after you submit your project. This includes a specific password for your project to be able to make changes. See the QuickTips page for detailed instructions on how to make all these changes.

 Can I withdraw or change my pledge for a project?
Yes. After you make your pledge you have access to the administration pages where you can update the project and change the amount of your club contribution. To remove a pledge, enter an amount of "0".

 Who will do the paperwork for the project?
The Project Originator who submitted the project to this site, and the Primary International Sponsor who first pledged support for the project are responsible to fill and submit the application forms to the Rotary Foundation. The administrators of this website will not help to fill the paperwork, other than the information provided on the Paperwork section of this website.

 Is this website only for Clubs in District 5340?
No. Anybody in the world can submit new projects and pledge support for a project. The administrators of this website are from District 5340, but we believe that any service project is worth doing, even if the credit goes to somebody else. What is important are the people being helped in the developing countries.

 What is the deadline to submit a Matching Grant?
The Matching Grant Application must be submitted to the Rotary Foundation by March 31 of the current Rotary Year.