What is an Impact Grant?

A component of the Community Investments Program, Impact Grants are larger, competitive grants intended to address unmet needs in communities where Elks live and work. Impact Grants give your Lodge the opportunity to conceptualize, develop and implement a new project or to strengthen an existing one. For a list of the 2008-09 Impact Grant recipients, click here. For a list of Frequently Asked Questions and answers, click here. You can also view the presentation that we gave about Impact Grants at the National Convention here.

How are Impact Grants different from other ENF grants?

They are competitive. All Lodges are eligible to apply, but only a select few will receive the grant. Impact Grants are not reimbursement grants. Funds are awarded up front.

Why should your Lodge get excited about Impact Grants?

For countless reasons, but most important, you are automatically eligible to apply. We encourage all Lodges to apply for an Impact Grant. The possibilities are endless.

How many Impact Grants will be awarded?

In 2008-09, 46 Lodges were awarded an Impact Grant. Since funding for this program is limited and Impact Grants are competitive, only a select number of Lodges will be awarded. Now is the time to start thinking about how your Lodge can benefit from this exciting opportunity. Don't wait, read on to learn more about Impact Grants and how to apply.

How does my Lodge apply for an Impact Grant?

Applications for 2009-10 Impact Grants will be available in April 2009.

Important Dates & Deadlines:

• April 1, 2009, Impact Grants application available online or by request.
• July 2009, Impact Grants Q&A Workshop at the 2009 Elks Grand Lodge Convention in Portland.
• August 31, 2009, all applications must be postmarked by this deadline.
• October 2009, grant recipients announced during ENF Month.