Schedule at a glance:
- May – Notify previous grant applicants of dates for this year’s grants by email.
- Early June – Place ad in Sky Hi News to notify “new applicants”.
- Mid-June through mid-July – Accept applications, exact dates announced yearly.
- August – Board reviews applications and makes funding decisions.
- September – Notify all applicants of funding decisions via email. Hand out checks at awards luncheon.
Who we support:
The primary purpose of the Lions Club Foundation of Fraser Valley’s grant program is to provide financial resources to non-profit agencies that support the residents of Grand County. We typically do not fund individuals; however, we fund organizations that do provide assistance to individuals. *Individuals with vision or hearing issues may contact the Foundation for information about other Lions’ programs that may be able to help.
Who we don’t support:
The Lions Foundation does not provide grants to political organizations, for-profit groups or companies, religious organizations for religious purposes, or organizations that may be perceived as polarizing, divisive or unduly controversial. This may include organizations that may be perceived to favor any political party, candidate or position, a politically charged issue or any organization deemed to promote a culturally sensitive topic, position, or mission.
Application Details:
Grant applications will be accepted from June 16, 2025, until 5:00 pm July 18, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. Requests will not be considered unless supported by a completed Grant Application, including all requested attachments. Funds will be awarded to successful applicants at an awards luncheon in late September. One member of the receiving organization will be hosted at no cost. Additional attendees from a receiving organization are welcome but will be charged at cost for the lunch. Organizations receiving a Lions’ grant are strongly encouraged to attend the awards luncheon.
- You can request a copy of the 2025 Grant Application by emailing our Grant Coordinator, Kent Wehmeyer at lionsgrants@gmail.com or by clicking on this link: 2025 Lions Grant Application
- Program Guidelines are provided to help you fill out a better application. They can be found by clicking on this link: 2025 Lions Grant Guidelines
- The mission of the applicant organization must be to serve our Grand County community and the surrounding area.
- Grant amounts will vary from $100 to $3,000. Higher amounts may be considered only if resources are available, and a compelling case is made for an amount above our normal maximum amount.
- Favorable consideration is more likely when the request is linked to a specific need or a program rather than to general or administrative costs.
- All requestors must complete a Grant Application form and provide the requested attachments. Electronic submission of grants is strongly encouraged.
- The Lions Foundation reserves the right to request an accounting of how awarded funds were used, or are being used, at any given time.
- The applicant will receive an acknowledgement email within 3 days of submission. If you do not receive this email acknowledgement, please contact the grant coordinator at lionsgrants@gmail.com.
Awards will be presented at an awards luncheon scheduled for late September. Those non-profits who are awarded a grant should plan on attending. One individual from each organization will be provided with lunch gratis.
Lions Club Foundation of Fraser Valley, Inc.
Board of Directors, Officers, Committee Chairs – 2025
- Bob Boynton – Chair Scholarships & Secretary
- Kent Hughes
- Kirk Klancke
- Tally Gray
- John Farabaugh
- Greg Orzech
- John Erwin
- Steve Watts – Vice President
- Kent Wehmeyer – Chair Vision & Grants & President
- Bruce Barwick – Treasurer
- Lori Orzech
- Heather Hagemann