Lions Quest Program Grant
Lions Quest Grants are designed to support the development, implementation or expansion of the Lions Quest program. These grants provide funding to increase the number of schools, youth-serving organizations and Lions clubs involved in the program and enable current implementors to strategically expand their use of the program.
Grant guidelines
Lions Quest Program Grants may be for up to US$50,000 for single or sub-districts and US$150,000 for multiple districts. The minimum amount that may be requested is US$10,000. Local matching funds are required and applicants can apply for up to 75 percent of the total project budget. Funds from the grant may be used to conduct teacher training workshops, train trainers, purchase curriculum materials, translate and adapt curriculum, produce and print materials and pay for some administrative expenses.
Grant examples
Lions Quest Program Grant funds can be used to:
- Train teachers and trainers
- Translate curriculum and training materials
- Print or purchase curriculum materials
- Pay for a limited amount of administrative expenses
The grant is not intended to fund existing Lions Quest activity or ongoing expenses for established programs, so any clubs currently financing the program should continue to do so.
Applications and deadlines
Lions Quest Program Grant
The Lions Quest Program Grant is designed to support the development, implementation or expansion of the Lions Quest program. Applications may be considered at the LCIF Board of Trustees meeting three times per year in August, January and May. The deadlines to apply are February 1, May 1 and October 1. It is recommended that applications be submitted well in advance of the application deadline.
Lions Quest Promotional Grant
The Lions Quest Promotional Grant is designed to assist districts in improving understanding and communication of the Lions Quest program. Under this grant, districts may apply for up to US$1,500 from LCIF for promotional activities related to the program, including but not limited to informational seminars for Lions, community committees, and/or educators/school administrators. There are no deadlines for Lions Quest Promotional Grant applications; they are accepted on a rolling basis.
Lions Quest Community Partnership Grant
The Lions Quest Community Partnership Grant program was created to give Lions districts and multiple districts access to small amounts of funding that can be used in a variety of ways in support of the Lions Quest program. This grant can be used to either start Lions Quest programs in new areas or reactivate dormant programs. Because the funds are awarded on a rolling basis, Community Partnership Grants should be used to capitalize on interest in Lions Quest programming when and where it exists. There are no deadlines for Lions Quest Community Partnership Grant applications; they are accepted on a rolling basis.
Nurturing hearts and minds
Discover how Lincoln Elementary School is shaping future leaders through the Lions Quest social and emotional learning (SEL) program. With a US$8,676 Lions Quest Community Partnership Grant from LCIF, the school implemented this evidence-based program to help students manage emotions, build empathy and make responsible decisions. “Lions Quest is a gift of hope,” says Dr. Tamara Young, director of student services, emphasizing how the program nurtures students' emotional intelligence and equips them with skills for success. Read the full story on our LCIF blog to learn how Lions Quest is transforming hearts and minds at Lincoln Elementary.
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Contact us
For general grant inquiries, please email LCIFGlobalGrants@lionsclubs.org or call +1.630.203.3819. You can also visit the LCIF Global Grants staff listing for details by constitutional area.
