Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) knows the importance of serving the world! But it also knows districts and clubs want to keep their impact local and sometimes need a boost to put projects within financial reach. Lions, your foundation is proud to offer the District and Club Community Impact Grant, or DCG, program! The program incentivizes both Lions donations to LCIF and Lions service projects, which match the mission and global cause areas LCIF and Lions serve.
In a little more than two years, LCIF has awarded 1,000 DCGs totaling more than US$3.9 million.
The name says it all
District. Club. Community. Impact. The name of this unique LCIF grant program provides districts and clubs the ability to secure an LCIF grant to help their communities and create local impact. DCGs continue to help Lions serve their local communities. In these times of adversity, Lions around the world are safely answering the call to service through DCGs. From food delivery for healthcare workers to providing medical supplies where they’re needed most, Lions through LCIF are finding ways to show how kindness matters. DCGs largely put districts and clubs in a position to secure a LCIF grant to help their communities and create local impact.
You should know
- DCGs are based on club and district annual donations to LCIF.
- The program provides grants of up to 15% of clubs’ and districts’ qualifying donations* to LCIF!
- Clubs must donate at least US$5,000 per Lion year to be eligible.
- Districts must donate at least US$10,000 per Lion year to be eligible.
- DCG funds awarded to a club can be used by the club. The club can also release funds to its district’s DCG account.
- DCG funds can be applied to the local matching funds requirement of other LCIF grant programs.
- DCG funds can be accumulated year over year, allowing clubs and districts to save for larger-scale projects.
- District and clubs are eligible to take the steps to apply for a DCG!
*Restricted donations don’t apply toward minimum donation thresholds.
Your grant is within reach
Already know about District and Club Community Impact Grants and think your club may qualify? Complete the application to get started.
Make sure to take advantage of this special grant opportunity. Watch our animated video highlighting the 5 easy steps toward a DCG, then read some important information below.
Visit lionsclubs.org/DCG to learn more and email donorassistance@lionsclubs.org to verify your district or club donations to LCIF. If your club or district is not already qualified to apply for a grant, work with your LCIF Development liaison to develop a strategy for meeting the minimum contribution required.
Bill Hatzos is the senior marketing specialist for Lions Clubs International Foundation.
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted communities around the world in different ways. To ensure we’re serving safely wherever we live, Lions should follow the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control, World Health Organization or local health authorities. Visit our Serving Safely page for resources that can help you safely serve your community.
