GRANTS PROGRAM GUIDLINES
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 is 5:00 p.m. MDT 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.
- The Grant Application is on this page; click the 2023 Grant Application button on the right. The application is a PDF file.
- 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 are typically between $300 to $3,000 but higher amounts may be considered if resources are available and a compelling case is made for an amount above our normal maximum grant 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 from grant coordinator within 3 days of submission that the application has been received.
- Applicants need to contact Grant Coordinator if no such acknowledgement is received – use form on this page.
Awards will be presented at an awards luncheon currently scheduled for late September. Those Non Profits who are awarded a grant should plan to attend. One individual from each organization will be provided lunch gratis.