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 clean-up and repair efforts in situations where other organizations have already addressed immediate needs. Lions district governors may submit proposals for community recovery grants.
In June 2017, LCIF awarded 8 Emergency Grants totaling US$80,000. These grants are addressing immediate needs in:
The Republic of Bangladesh, District 315-B4
US$10,000 for cyclone relief
Brazil, District LA-3
US$10,000 for flood relief
The Republic of South Africa, District 410-D
US$10,000 for fire relief
Brazil, District LD-5
US$10,000 for flood relief
China Taiwan, District 300-C3
US$10,000 for flood relief
Uruguay, District J-1
US$10,000 for flood relief
Portugal, District 115-CS
US$10,000 for wildfire relief
Greece, District 117-A
US$10,000 for earthquake relief
Please consider making a donation to LCIF’s disaster fund today.
