standard grant criteria & procedure

Standard Grant Criteria&

Procedure

Helps Lions respond collectively and effectively to major global humanitarian concerns

Enables Lions-to-help-needy…especially in times of calamity and disaster

Funds projects too big for districts/clubs to do on their own

Develops relevant grant-making initiatives to help Lions better serve the world community

Leverages Lions’ financial support to raise funds from a growing number of governments, other foundations, and corporations

SightFirst

Int’l Assistance

Emergency

Major Catastrophe

Core 4

Standard

LCIF Grant Opportunities

Division Manager

What are Standard Grants? Broadest category of LCIF funding Matching funds up to US$75,000

Supports larger-scale Lions projects

Bottom Up: Lions identify/develop projects

Mobile Health Units Hospitals, Nursing Homes

Street Children’s HomesMedical Units Blind and Disabled Welfare CentersEye Clinics and Research Centers

Schools in Developing Countries

Funding parameters Primarily capital funding only (bricks and mortar)

Funding is for specific projects (not general operating support)

Must address important humanitarian need

Serves a large population

Cost-effectiveness important<

Must have at least 40% margin in Bank Account when application is made. LCIF now asking for 50%.

Must have FCRA Registration or at least made an application.

For new entities of less than 3 years standing may apply after sanction.

Several clubs need to be involved (min 2-3)

Local Lions must raise at least ½ of required local matching funds

Application must be endorsed by district cabinet

Project must have a strong Lions identity and Lions volunteer involvement

Budget Parameters Must show income and expense

Need balanced budget

Lions funding should be itemized (# clubs?)

Show status of each funding source

Send proposal to Multiple LCIF Chairman to reach at least 15 days before Multiple Council Meeting.

Applications due 60 days before board meeting those received early have a faster review

Staff pre-reviews applications; clarifications and changes may be requested

LCIF Exec. Committee reviews applications that meet all preliminary requirements.

Applications are either approved (sometimes with conditions), tabled (pending further information) or denied

LCIF Grant money is not disbursed until local funds are collected.

Contact DG Team, LCIF District Coordinator or Multiple LCIF Chairman before applying.

Clearly lay out the project’s objectives, including number of beneficiaries

Fill out the application in its entirety and submit it ASAP

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Highlight Lions’ financial contributions and involvement

Respond to review letter and queries

There is no funding for completed projects

Download form from LCIF website - www.lcif.org

Question and Answer SessionQuestion and Answer Session

Plan humanitarian service projects

in support from

LCIF

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