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Frequently Asked Questions
 How can I create an account on this website?
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 Global Grant?
Are all Projects eligible for a Global 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 Global Grant?
Should this website be translated in Spanish or other language?
How can I create an account on this website?
An account will be created automatically the first time you submit a project, or pledge support to a project, or when someone grants you access to a project, or when you are granted a role in your district. You do not need an account to search the projects on the website. The account is only needed to administer the projects you participate in, and gives you easy access to your list of projects.
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 June 1 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 September 1. Completed projects stay listed on the website for archive.
Are all Clubs eligible to participate to a Global Grant?
Most certainly, as long as they follow The Rotary Foundation guidelines. Clubs who participated to a previous Global Grant and did not submit a final report are called "delinquent" and cannot participate to a new Global Grant until all final reports are submitted.
Are all Projects eligible for a Global 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. For instance, project to construct new buildings are not eligible. Also, you cannot submit a project for reimbursement of past expenses. Check the Global Grants section of the Rotary International 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 the creation of an account with your own password so that you can easily access your projects and 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. Changes/deletions of pledges are made on the "Financing" tab of a project administration page.
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 Application Process section of this website.
Is this website only for Clubs in District 5340?
No. Anybody can submit new projects and pledge support for a project in this section of the website. 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 Global Grant?
All Rotary Foundation Global Grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.
Should this website be translated in Spanish or other language?
Projects looking for funding need to be able to reach as many partners as possible. The best way to do this is in English, so I am only focusing on developing this website in English. There is always somebody who speaks English in every club. If needed, you can also use some automatic translation tools online.
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