2. 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
3. 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
5. 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
6. Mobile Health Units
Hospitals, Nursing Homes
Street Children’s Homes
Medical Units
Blind and Disabled Welfare
Centers
Eye Clinics and Research
Centers
Schools in Developing
Countries
7. 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
8. Cost-effectiveness important
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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.
9. 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
10. Budget Parameters
Must show income and expense
Need balanced budget
Lions funding should be itemized (# clubs?)
Show status of each funding source
11. 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.
12. Applications are either approved (sometimes
with conditions), tabled (pending further
information) or denied
LCIF Grant money is not disbursed until local
funds are collected.
13. 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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14. 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
