Lions Club International Foundation

Session Objectives 1 To Gain an understanding of: LCIF’s mission Grant programs Recognition programs

LCIF’s Mission "To support the efforts of Lions Clubs worldwide in serving their local and the world communities as they carry out essential humanitarian service projects.“ 2

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LCIF Quick Facts: Since 1968 to LCIF has awarded more than 11,000 grants, bringing the total amount to over US$ 811 million. Named the Number 1 non-governmental organization in the world 4

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Contribute to LCIF? Effective : - Every dollar donated goes to projects - Administrative expenses paid from interest income Efficient : - Administrative expenses less than 11% Leverage : - Grants typically matched with local funding Need : - Grants often exceed donations Donations to LCIF CAN BE GIVEN FROM CLUBS PROJECT FUND 7

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Grant Programs Standard Grants Initiates/expands Lions humanitarian projects The Most common grant - Matching funds up to US$ 75,000 Example - mobile health units, medical/eye clinics, etc. SightFirst Grants Fight preventable/reversible blindness with sustainable eye care service projects. 11

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Grant Programs Core 4 Grants Up to US$ 200,000 to target 4 areas:  Preserving sight  Combating disability  Promoting health  Serving youth LCIF provides either 25% or 75% of cost. 15

Grant Programs Emergency Grants Up to US$10,000 for natural disaster relief (tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, etc.) Must affect 100+ people For immediate needs: food, water, clothing More than US$ 2 million yearly awarded in emergency grants 16

Criteria for a Grant Application Addresses a humanitarian need Serves a large population Cost effective Beyond local Club fund-raising capability Strong Lions’ identity/involvement Endorsed by district cabinet 17

Impact of Contributions Contributing Member (US$ 20)  Treat 20 people for river blindness Silver Contributing Member (US$ 50)  Cataract surgery for 2 blind people in Vietnam Gold Contributing Member (US$ 100)  Improve vision in 1,000 children by distributing recycled eyeglasses Melvin Jones Fellow (US$ 1000)  Train 2 eye doctors in developing countries to do cataract surgery 18

1.Go to 2.Click on ‘The Foundation’ near the top of the web page. 3.Click on ‘Grants’ on the left side of the web page. 19 For more information:

“Building a stronger foundation, creating a better world.” 20 Together with your donation - Lions Clubs International Foundation will now be able to help more people than ever before.. in

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