Amount :

Up to $50,000 for on single or sub-district, or $150,000 for multi-districts; 3-to-1 matching grants.

Application :

Due 90 days prior to the Lions Quest advisory meeting – mid-May (for August consideration) or mid-October (for January consideration).

Purpose :

This grant opportunity is designed to support the development or expansion of the Lions Quest program where Lions have a detailed plan with commitment from local schools to implement the program, or in areas where Lions quest has been active for years but where a considerable number of schools are not covered. Applicants should also identify specific communities where needs are greatest and focus extra attention on those areas.

Funds may be used to:

• Train teachers and trainers.
• Translate curriculum and training materials.
• Print or purchase curriculum materials.
• Conduct monitoring, evaluation, and promotional activities.
• Pay for a limited amount of administrative expenses.

Note: The LCIF grant is not intended to fund existing Lions Quest activity, so any clubs currently financing the program should continue to do so.

Amount :

$1,500; no matching funds required.

Application :

No deadlines – rolling applications.

Purpose :

To introduce Lions Quest to a community. The grant is intended to jump start Lions Quest activities in a new area by introducing the program to community members. Funds are used for informational seminars for Lions, community members and/or educators.

Amount :

$1,500; no matching funds required.

Application :

No deadlines – rolling applications.

Lions Quest Community Partnership Grant Application

Purpose :

To start Lions Quest programs in new areas, or reactivate dormant programs.

Funds may be used to:

• Host one or more teacher training workshops
• Conduct Lions Quest promotional activities, including informational sessions for Lions, educators, government officials and other potential partners.
• Translate Lions Quest curriculum materials.
• Establish partnerships with school districts, community organizations and government agencies.

*Note: Limited to one grant award per district per fiscal year.