Heather Hagemann, Grant Coordinator
The primary purpose of the grant program of the Lions Club Foundation of Fraser Valley, Inc. (the “Lions Foundation”) is to provide financial resources to nonprofit organizations that support the residents of Grand County. We typically do not fund individuals; however, we fund organizations that provide assistance to individuals. Please note that individuals with vision issues may contact the Lions Foundation for information about other Lions Foundation programs that may be available.
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 a 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 15, 2026, until 5:00 p.m. on July 17, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. Applications will not be considered unless supported by a completed 2026 Grant Application, including all requested attachments.
- You can request a copy of the 2026 Grant Application by emailing our Grant Coordinator, Heather Hagemann, at lionsgrants@gmail.com or by clicking on this link: 2026 Grant Application.
- Grant Applications Guidelines are provided to help you fill out a better application. They can be found by clicking on this link: 2026 Grant Application Guidelines.
- The mission of the applicant organization must be to serve our Grand County community and the surrounding area.
- Grant amounts will vary, generally between $100 and $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 the 2026 Grant Application form and provide the requested attachments. Electronic submission 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 acknowledgment email within 3 days of submission. If you do not receive this email acknowledgment, please contact the Grant Coordinator at lionsgrants@gmail.com.
- 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 Foundation grant are strongly encouraged to attend the awards luncheon.
Lions Club Foundation of Fraser Valley, Inc.
Board of Directors, Officers, Committee Chairs – 2026
- Bruce Barwick – Treasurer
- Bob Boynton – Chair Scholarships & Secretary
- Lynn Burrows
- John Erwin
- John Farabaugh
- Tally Gray
- Heather Hagemann – Grant Coordinator
- Kent Hughes
- Kirk Klancke
- Pam Meyer
- Lori Orzech
- Steve Watts – Vice President
- Kent Wehmeyer – Chair Vision & President
