Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) offers a variety of funding options to support various stages for disaster relief operations, including Disaster Preparedness, Emergency, Community Recovery and Major Catastrophe Grants.
For districts impacted by a natural disaster including tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and tsunamis, Emergency Grants provide up to US$10,000. Lions district governors may apply for disaster relief funds to help meet immediate needs such as food, water, clothing and medical supplies. LCIF typically awards more than US$2 million in Emergency Grant funding each year. Community Recovery Grants aid districts interested in supporting short-term cleanup and repair efforts in situations where other organizations have already addressed immediate needs. Lions district governors may submit proposals for community recovery grants.
In August 2017, LCIF awarded 18 Emergency Grants totaling US$145,000. These grants are addressing immediate needs in:
Thailand, District 310-E
US$10,000 for flood relief
The Republic of Korea, District 354-F
US$10,000 for flood relief
The Republic of Bangladesh, District 315-B3
US$5,000 for flood relief
China Taiwan, District 300-D2
US$10,000 for typhoon relief
China, District 390
US$10,000 for earthquake relief
China Taiwan, District 300-F
US$10,000 for typhoon relief
India, District 321-B1
US$5,000 for flood relief
India, District 321-C1
US$5,000 for flood relief
China, District 394
US$10,000 for flood relief
India, District 322-E
US$5,000 for flood relief
India, District 322-F
US$5,000 for flood relief
Nepal, District 325-A1
US$10,000 for flood relief
Nepal, District 325-A2
US$10,000 for flood relief
Nepal, District 325-B1
US$10,000 for flood relief
China, District 388
US$10,000 for flood relief
India, District 321-E
US$5,000 for flood relief
India, District 322-E
US$5,000 for flood relief
Sierra Leone, District 403-A2
US$10,000 for mudslide relief
Please consider making a donation to LCIF’s disaster fund today.