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Session Objectives
• List the types of LCIF grants
• Identify the benefits and impact of LCIF
• Apply for a LCIF Standard Grant
• Recognize the importance of contributions to LCIF
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LCIF Mission
To support the efforts of Lions clubs worldwide in serving their local
communities and the world community as they carry out essential
humanitarian service projects.
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How LCIF Works:
• Individuals, clubs, districts, and partners fund LCIF
• Melvin Jones Fellowships = more than 75%
• LCIF provides funding to support Lions’ efforts
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LCIF Quick Facts:
• Since 1968, LCIF has awarded 12,307 grants totaling more than US$918 million
• In 2013-2014, US$46 million given for 538 projects
• Named the #1 non-governmental organization in the world with which to partner
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Overview of Grant Programs
Standard Grants:
• Support/expand Lions humanitarian projects
• Most common grant
• Matching funds up to US$100,000/ minimum US$10,000
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Overview of Grant Programs
SightFirst Grants
• Fight preventable/reversible blindness with sustainable eye care service projects
• No maximum grant limit or specific match required
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Overview of Grant Programs
Core 4 Grants
Up to US$200,000 for projects in 1 of 4 target areas:
• Preserving sight
• Combating disability
• Promoting health
• Serving youth
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Overview of Grant Programs
Emergency Grants
• For immediate relief needs following natural disasters: food, water, clothing, etc.
• Disaster must impact 100+ people
• Up to US$10,000 (depending on scope of disaster)
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Overview of Grant Programs
Major Catastrophe Grants
• Up to US$250,000 for immediate relief or long-term reconstruction projects following major catastrophes
• Awarded at the direction of the International President and the LCIF Chairperson
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Overview of Grant Programs
International Assistance Grants (IAG)
• Small scale partnership projects between clubs or districts in 2 countries (developed country and developing country)
• Matching funds of US$5,000-US$30,000
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Overview of Grant Programs
Designated Grants
• Funds donated to LCIF that are restricted to specific projects
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Qualities of a Grant-Worthy Project
• Addresses a humanitarian need• Serves a large population• Cost effective• Beyond local fund-raising capability• Strong Lions’ identity/involvement• Endorsed by district cabinet/multiple
district council
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LCIF District Coordinator
• Oversee LCIF development strategies within a district
• Educate Lions about LCIF mission
• Encourage the support of LCIF through all aspects of fundraising within a district
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Why Contribute to LCIF?
1) Efficient: Projects evaluated/monitored by technical advisors, external evaluators, LCIF staff
2) Leverage: Grants typically matched with local funding
3) Need: Donations may be less than total of grants
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Impact of Contributions
• Bronze Contributing Member (US$20)
• Silver Contributing Member (US$50)
• Gold Contributing Member (US$100)
• Melvin Jones Fellow (US$1000)
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Continuing Need
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Session Objectives
• List the types of LCIF grants
• Identify the benefits and impact of LCIF
• Apply for a LCIF Standard Grant
• Recognize the importance of contributions to LCIF
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Evaluation