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Getting ENF Grant Money

Getting ENF Grant Money. Presented by Roger True, PGER June 2013. Today’s Goals. Understand how the grants are different. Learn how to apply, and what to write when applying, so you can get ENF money. Community Investments Program. Grant Basics.

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Getting ENF Grant Money

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  1. Getting ENF Grant Money Presented by Roger True, PGER June 2013

  2. Today’s Goals • Understand how the grants are different. • Learn how to apply, • and what to write when applying, • so you can get ENF money.

  3. Community Investments Program

  4. Grant Basics Basic requirements for all Community Investments Program grants:

  5. Charitable Activities Grants must be used locally for one of these broad charitable purposes. • Relieve the poor, distressed or underprivileged. • Advanceeducation or science, but not through scholarships. • Lessen the burdens of government. • Lessenneighborhood tensions. • Eliminate prejudice and discrimination. • Combat juvenile delinquency.

  6. Online Applications • Applications available July 1 through CLMS and grant webpages (www.elks.org/enf/grants). • Complete and submit online.

  7. ENF Grant Coordinators • Appoint a Grant Coordinator. • Can access online grant applications through the ENF website (not CLMS). • Computer savvy. • Can have more than one. • Should be involved with the grant.

  8. Gratitude Grants—The Basics • $2,000 grants available to all Lodges that reach the GER’s member goal for giving to the ENF. • Application becomes available to your Lodge when it reaches the goal, starting July 1. • Visit our Reports and Standings page, www.elks.org/ENF/reports.cfm, to check your Lodge’s current per capita. • Must apply by May 31 of the following year. • Must be used by July 31.

  9. Gratitude Grants—Additional Requirements • None. • Can be used for straight donations, but…

  10. Gratitude Grants—Consider This

  11. Gratitude Grants—The Application • Step1: Contact information. • Step 2: Grant Description.

  12. Gratitude Grants—The Application • Step 3: Answer the Questions. • Describe in detail your Lodge’s charitable community project. • Who are you helping? • And how?

  13. Gratitude Grants—The Application • Step 3: Answer the Questions. • How does your Lodge plan to promote the use of this grant in the community? • We want to know that you’re thinking about promotion. • Raising your profile is important.

  14. Gratitude Grants—The Application • Step 3: Answer the Questions. • What local concern or need is your Lodge addressing with this project? • State the community problem and what you’re going to do about it.

  15. Gratitude Grants—The Application • Step 3: Answer the Questions. • How did the Lodge decide on this grant? • Share your process for deciding on the grant. • Ideally, you’re involving the membership in the decision.

  16. Gratitude Grants—The Application • Step 4: Provide a Budget. • Itemize your expected expenses. It’s that simple!

  17. Beacon Grants—The Basics • $2,000 grants available to every Lodge, regardless of ENF giving. • Application available July 1. • Must apply by March 31. • Must be used by July 31 of the following year.

  18. Beacon Grants—The Requirements • Must be a new project for the Lodge, meaning something the Lodge wasn’t already doing without our grants. • Must be ongoing, not a one-time event. • Must be Elks-led, with much Elks involvement. • Must be an activity, meaning that it requires Elks involvement.

  19. Beacon Grants—Consider This

  20. Beacon Grants—The Application • Step1: Contact information. • Step 2: Event Description. • Step 3: Answer the Questions. • First two are identical to the Gratitude Grant application!

  21. Beacon Grants—The Application • Step 3: Answer the Questions. • Describe the ongoing nature of the project. How frequently will this activity be held? How will the Lodge be known for this project? • What does “ongoing” mean to your project? Weekly, monthly, annually? Explain. • The activity, not the outcome, must be ongoing and repeatable. We want the community to know it can depend on the Elks to address this need.

  22. Beacon Grants—The Application • Step 3: Answer the Questions. • Elks participation is required. How will Elks be involved in this project? • Most important part. Is there an opportunity for entire Lodge to be involved? • Must give members (and prospective members) something meaningful to do. • Explain how your members are necessary for the event.

  23. Beacon Grants—The Application • Step 4: Provide a Budget. • Itemize your expected expenses. It’s that simple!

  24. Promise Grants—The Basics • $2,000 grants available to the first 500 Lodges that pledge to hold an eligible event that builds the character and competence of local youth, regardless of ENF giving. • Application available July 1. • Must apply by March 31. • Must be used by July 31 of the following year.

  25. Promise Grants—The Requirements • Must be used for an Elks-led youth event that meets one or more of these needs: • Provides youth with safe places. • Promotes healthy living. • Offers support from caring adults. • Emphasizes the importance of education. • Encourages community service. • Must be an activity, meaning that it requires Elks involvement.

  26. Promise Grants—Consider This

  27. Promise Grants—The Application • Step1: Contact information. • Step 2: Event Description. • Step 3: Answer the Questions. • First two are identical to the Gratitude Grant and Beacon Grant applications!

  28. Promise Grants—The Application • Step 3: Answer the Questions. 3. What local concern or need is your Lodge addressing with this youth project? • Same as third Gratitude Grant question. • State the community problem and what you’re going to do about it.

  29. Promise Grants—The Application • Step 3: Answer the Questions. • Elks participation in this event is required. How are members of your Lodge planning to participate? • Similar to fourth Beacon Grant question. • Most important part. Is there an opportunity for entire Lodge to be involved? • Must give members (and prospective members) something meaningful to do. • Explain how your members are necessary for the event.

  30. Promise Grants—The Application • Step 4: Provide a Budget. • Itemize your expected expenses. It’s that simple!

  31. Help Available! • Find tips and resources to help you put together a great project at www.elks.org/enf/community. • ENF Grants Coordinator position allows increased access to grant applications. • For up-to-date CIP information, visit the CIP News page, www.elks.org/ENF/community/WhatsNew.cfm.

  32. Questions? Need more help? Contact the Elks National Foundation. They’ll help you turn your idea into a great project! 773/755-4730 ENFPrograms@elks.org

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