Build confidence and inspire Lions and Leos in leadership roles by providing an Emerging Lions Leadership Institute (ELLI) or a Regional Lions Leadership Institute (RLLI) in your area. All multiple districts, single districts and undistricted provisional districts/regions/zones can apply to receive a grant towards conducting either an ELLI or a RLLI.
Not able to host an in-person institute? Consider organizing a virtual RLLI! A virtual RLLI can be used in conjunction with the institute grant.
Funds Available
$4,500
$1,800
$750
100%
What’s the difference between ELLI and RLLI?
Emerging Lions Leadership Institute (ELLI)
- Prepare Lions and Leos for leadership at the club level (those who have not yet served as Lions club president)
- Special sessions only available through the ELLI
- Change management
- Mentoring
- Creative thinking
- Structured 3-day learning curriculum
- Grant recipients are eligible to receive additional funds when Leos are included in their ELLI. Learn more.
ELLI curriculum is available for download after approval of application.
Regional Lions Leadership Institute (RLLI)
- Prepare Lions and Leos interested in leadership positions at the district level
- Content contains fundamental leadership topics including:
- Public Speaking
- Conflict Management
- Goal Setting
- Customizable institute format (flexible 1-3-day program)
RLLI curriculum is available for download after approval of application.
Virtual RLLI Process
If an in-person institute is not a possibility, consider organizing a virtual RLLI. For additional guidelines and details on the virtual RLLI, please see the Virtual Regional Lions Leadership Institute (RLLI) Process document.
Plan
Start organizing your institute! Download a Planning Guide to get started.
Apply
Applications will be available May-October 15 annually.
Constitutional Area 5 is unable to use the Leadership Development Institute Grant Program in conjunction with an in-person Regional Lions Leadership Institute (RLLI).
Promote
Sharing details about the program is easy—download a printable brochure to help your members learn about the program!
Report and Verify
Prior to the institute, download the Daily Attendance Sheet and Institute Final Summary as part of the requirements to confirm the institute. The supporting documents must be provided with the reimbursement form and receipts to ensure institute verification.
Institute Attendance and Consent Form
Institute Final Summary
Reimbursement
Reimbursements will be made payable to the applicable multiple district, single district or undistricted provisional district/region/zone. Reimbursement claims and supporting documents must be submitted within 60 days of the institute. Manage your reimbursement: submit a claim post-training!
Have a question about the Leadership Development Institute Grant Program? Contact the Leadership Development Division at institutes@lionsclubs.org.
