Childhood Cancer Grant Program
Childhood Cancer Grants are designed to help enable Lions projects that address the social and economic factors children and their families encounter during cancer treatment. These grants empower Lions to improve the quality of life for children receiving treatment and their families.
Grant guidelines
Childhood Cancer Grants are awarded from US$10,000 to US$150,000. These grants support projects that are implemented in coordination or collaboration with existing government or charitable childhood cancer medical facilities. Funds focus on construction and expansion of infrastructure. Childhood Cancer Grants will not fund medical care directly. If an applicant wishes to implement a project involving medical equipment or infrastructure, they may be eligible to apply for support though the LCIF Matching Grant program.
Grant examples
Project examples include but are not limited to:
- Construction, expansion or renovation of child, teenager and family-friendly waiting rooms in healthcare facilities.
- Projects that strengthen access to or improve transportation to and from medical appointments.
- Projects that address the educational and recreational needs of childhood cancer patients receiving treatment at a healthcare facility.
Application deadlines
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.
A place of comfort and hope
Learn how the Children with Cancer Support Group (GACC) in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, is expanding to provide essential care for families facing childhood cancer. With the support of a US$80,602 Childhood Cancer Grant from LCIF, Lions are helping build a new space that will allow more families to stay together during treatment, offering comfort and solace in a time of need. Read the full story on our LCIF grant blog to see how this project is bringing hope and transforming lives for children and their loved ones during their most challenging moments.
LCIF: Stories of Pride
Discover inspiring stories at the heart of every LCIF grant. Each one showcases the impact and kindness made possible by your support. Explore the difference that you're helping create.
Your foundation for service
LCIF provides essential grants to Lions, allowing them to serve communities around the world. Support this mission by making a donation today and help us continue to transform lives.
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.
