Project Description Region: North America Country: USA Location: Whiteclay, NE Total Budget: $59,100 Area of Focus: Community economic development We are standing up a Rotary host global grant project near the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation population in South Dakota. Our District 5610 has partnered with a building owner in Whiteclay, Nebraska (2 miles from Pine Ridge Reservation) to help artists with production and selling of their artwork. The grant will focus on Economic and Community Development, so that they may better support themselves and their families. This Indian Reservation is one of the poorest counties in the United States. Rotary Foundation has approved the grant #2010044. Any additional financial, in-kind, or personal commitments would be greatly appreciated. Primary Host Partner District: 5610 Rotary Club of: Rapid City Rushmore Primary Contact: Linda Peterson Email: linda4rotary@me.com Primary International Partner District: 3120 Rotary Club of: Varanasi Sunrise Primary Contact: Rajiv Jaipuria Email: rajeevjaipuria@gmail.com Project Status Paid This project is "Paid". This means the funds have been received and the project is being implemented. Project listed for the 2020-21 Rotary Year. The TRF Grant application number is #2010044.

Proposed Financing Existing Contributions Towards This Project Date Cash DDF Total Rapid City Rushmore (5610) 28-Aug-20 $3,050 $14,500 $17,550 District 3120 DDF 28-Aug-20 - $12,000 $12,000 District 5610 DDF 28-Aug-20 - $1,525 $1,525 Amount Requested from The Rotary Foundation - $28,025 $28,025 Total $59,100 DDF contributions in grey are pending approval of the corresponding district committee. Note: as of July 1, 2015 there is a 5% additional support fee for cash contributions. This fee does not appear in the financials above because it does not apply if the funds are sent directly to the project account (without going through TRF, and therefore without Paul Harris credit). Clubs sending their cash contribution to TRF must be aware they will have to send an additional 5%.

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History Log Entries 16-Jan-20 by Linda Peterson System Entry: Creation of project page. 1-Apr-20 by Linda Peterson System Entry: Pledge of $1,000 DDF by John McKenzie of District 9700. 24-Aug-20 by Linda Peterson TRF has fully funded this global grant. 24-Aug-20 by Linda Peterson System Entry: Pledge of $57,575 by Linda Peterson of the Rotary Club of Rapid City Rushmore, District 5610. 24-Aug-20 by Linda Peterson System Entry: Project is now "Fully Pledged". 28-Aug-20 by Bruce A Young Updated giving to reflect TRF Contribution - Note that district and club level contributions are not accurately listed due to limitations of this website. 28-Aug-20 by Bruce A Young System Entry: Project reverted to "Published". 28-Aug-20 by Bruce A Young System Entry: Project reverted to "Published". 28-Aug-20 by Linda Peterson System Entry: Pledge of $57,575 with $57,575 DDF by Linda Peterson of the Rotary Club of Rapid City Rushmore, District 5610. 28-Aug-20 by Linda Peterson System Entry: Project is now "Fully Pledged". 28-Aug-20 by Bruce A Young System Entry: Project reverted to "Published". 28-Aug-20 by Bruce A Young System Entry: Pledge of $1,525 DDF by Bruce A Young of the Rotary Club of Le Mars, District 5610. 28-Aug-20 by Bruce A Young System Entry: Project is now "Fully Pledged". 28-Aug-20 by Bruce A Young System Entry: Application Sent to The Rotary Foundation through Member Access. 28-Aug-20 by Bruce A Young System Entry: Application approved by The Rotary Foundation. 2-Nov-20 by Linda Peterson Whiteclay Arts Makerspace global grant project is in progress. 17-Jan-21 by Linda Peterson The Whiteclay Arts Makerspace grant is paid, and in progress. Purchases, meetings, site visits and volunteer activities are ongoing. Some activities are curtailed due to Covid restrictions. More activities are planned for spring and summer 2021. 2-Apr-21 by Linda Peterson The Whiteclay Arts Makerspace project is well underway. Volunteers have been working onsite for 8 months. Equipment and supplies have been purchased or donated. Supply store for artists will open soon. 2-Apr-21 by Linda Peterson System Entry: Payment has been issued by The Rotary Foundation. 18-Oct-21 by Linda Peterson A progress report was approved with Rotary Foundation in September 2021. Work continues at the project. 2-Jun-22 by Linda Peterson Project status: ongoing Significant Information: 6-8 artists are working at the makerspace several days a week. Wood working shop needs benches, shelves and wall peg board to store the donated equipment. The business education segment is on hold until enough artists indicate time to commit. 16-Dec-22 by Linda Peterson Equipment training and skills classes will be continued during the winter months at Whiteclay Makerspace. Recruitment of artists and marketing to the community will continue. 4-Jul-23 by Linda Peterson Whiteclay Makerspace project is nearing completion. Additional equipment and supplies were purchased to support skills classes. Business training is yet to be arranged, probably fall 22023. 16-Jan-24 by Linda Peterson Remaining grant funds will be spent on financial education and skills classes. 2-Jan-25 by Linda Peterson Project finished.