Annual Lions Foundation Grant Schedule
June Notify previous grant applicants of dates for this year’s applications via email.
Place ad in Sky Hi News to notify “new applicants”.
July Accept applications, exact dates announced yearly.
August Board reviews applications and makes funding decisions.
September Notify all applicants of funding decisions. Award checks at luncheon.
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 provide assistance.
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.
The deadline for filing a completed 2023 Grant Application was 5:00 p.m. MST on July 21, 2023. Late applications will NOT be accepted. Grants will not be accepted before June 16, 2023. Requests will not be considered unless supported by a completed Grant Application, including all requested attachments. Funds will be distributed to successful applicants at an awards luncheon that will be held 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 Grant Application by emailing our Grant Coordinator, Jim Roberts at lionsgrants@gmail.com.
- The mission of the requesting nonprofit must be to serve our Grand County community. Typically, this service falls into one of these broad categories: arts and culture, education, families and children, sports and recreation, and the health of our people or our environment.
- 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 requested attachments. Electronic submission of grants is strongly encouraged.
- If you need additional information or have any questions, please fill out the form on this page.
- 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.
- Applicant must contact Grant Coordinator if no such acknowledgement is received by using the form on this page.
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 lunch gratis.