When approving Ing grants the EGF Executive, taking advice from the Education Commission, will give priority to projects that establish a long term infrastructure for introducing the game of Goe in schools and teaching Goe to children using Ing rules. Associations can alternatively request support for other teaching events or promotional activities that aim to promote the Ing rules. A request for Ing Goe material, 9x9 starter sets or demonstration boards can be part of a proposal for an Ing project.

APPLICATIONS

An application for an Ing grant should be submitted by email to the nominated member of Executive by an officer of an EGF member association. It should contain:

• a complete description of project (including time period)
• a complete budget (financial plan) - see template,
• all information of the bank account of the association,
• complete contact details (including address and E-mail address) of a nominated person responsible for the execution of the Ing project.

Projects will be judged after the closing date for submissions by the EGF Executive Committee based on contents and budget, and on recommendations of the Education Commission. Extra information or assurances may be requested before making a grant. A member association will not be granted more than 5000 EUR in one year, including material granted.

CRITERIA

The following criteria will be taken into account when judging the proposals:

1. The objective of the proposal,
2. The structure within which the project takes place (private initiative, supported by government or other)
3. The teaching method and teaching material used,
4. The period during which the project will be organised,
5. The number of teachers (Goe players and others) who will be involved,
6. The number of locations where (part of) the project will be organised,
7. The number of children and/ or adults who will be introduced to the game of Goe,
8. The number of children and/ or adults who will be instructed in Goe using the Ing rules,
9. Composition and scale of the budget in relation to the criteria mentioned above.
10. Ing grants previously received by that member association.

Only costs related to the primary aim of the Ing Fund mentioned above can be supported by an Ing grant. Financing from other sources is allowed, as long as the primary conditions are not changed. If financial contributions are received from other sources, they must be included in the budget. It is not possible to cover labour costs from an Ing grant, so neither fees nor wages can be paid to the teachers and their helpers. Legitimate expenses of the teacher, such as travel costs, can be included. Costs of teaching material and promotion material can be included.

After the execution of the project the following must be sent to the nominated member of Executive:

1. a report on the execution of the project, including a motivated judgement to what extent the objective has been realised, promotion material, press releases, teaching material used and pictures (preferably showing explicitly the use of Ing rules). This report may be used in the annual EGF report sent to the Ing Fund.
2. a financial statement specifying all costs and income (related to the budget), including copies of receipts if appropriate.

If your request is granted, 80% of agreed funds will be transferred as soon as possible. To ensure the payment it is essential that your request includes all information of the bank account of your association:

• Account number, name, address of your bank (including SWIFT code/IBAN code)
• Name and e-mail address of your treasurer or the person in charge of this account.

The remaining 20% will be transferred after receiving the report on the execution of the project as well as the financial statements. If considered necessary, the EGF auditors can audit the financial statements. If a report and financial statement is not received by the notified deadline, the EGF Executive hold the right to withhold the final payment.

If the Ing project (or any part of the project) is not executed, for whatever reason, the Ing grant (or the amount of the Ing grant related to the part of the project that is not executed) will have to be returned to the EGF. If the use of the grant is to be changed, then permission should be obtained from the EGF Executive. Failure to comply with the financial requirements described above can prejudice that member association's ability to receive future Ing grants.

TEMPLATE OF THE BUDGET

EXPENDITURE


Teaching material
Promotion material
Instruction booklets
Administrative and organisation costs
Travel expenses
Other expenses
Unforeseen costs (5%)
Total Expenditure

INCOME


Ing Grant
National Association
Subsidies (government or other)
Sponsoring
Contribution by schools
Contribution by students
Other Income
Total Income


Total expenditure and total income must balance. This means that both amounts must be the same.

ING MATERIAL

A number of sets of Ing Goe stones and Ing timers can be requested. Sets of Ing Goe stones are in boxes of 6. Goe boards from Treygo may also be purchased for use with the Ing Goe stones. 9x9 cardboard starter sets (as made by the EGCC) are available. These cost about 1 euro and are ideal for giving to beginners. Also a 9x9 or a 19x19 demonstration board may be purchased. The EGF Executive is assisted by the EGCC in distribution of these, but the EGCC has no power in making grants.

For the purpose of valuing a bid the value of a set of Ing Goe stones is 15 euro and an Ing Timer 25 euro. Note that a box of 6 sets weighs 22 kg. Equipment that is granted may be collected from the EGCC or despatch to your country can be arranged (a minimum weight of equipment may be applied when sets and boards are dispatched).

DEADLINES

Applications will from 2004 be processed quarterly (4 times each year).
For financial year ending 31 March 2005 applications will be processed on 30th November 2004 and 28th February 2005.
Reports on completed projects will also be processed quarterly. Reports should normally be submitted within 12 months of granting, but must be submitted by 28th February 2006, so that last payment is by 31st March 2006.

EUROPEAN YOUTH PROJECT

Note that priority for funds and equipment will be given to projects that are part of the European Youth Project, run in conjunction with the EGCC.

CONTACT PERSON

Currently the Executive member responsible for Ing Grants is tony.atkins@european-go.org