Quality grant application lcif conclave, 2013
- 1. Preparing a Quality Grant Application ! - At LCIF Conclave, 2013 Kolkata, West Bengal.
- 2. Helps Lions respond collectively and effectively to major global humanitarian concerns Enables Lions-to-help-needy…especially in times of calamity and disaster Funds projects too big for districts/clubs to do on their own
- 3. Develops relevant grant-making initiatives to help Lions better serve the world community Leverages Lions’ financial support to raise funds from a growing number of governments, other foundations, and corporations
- 4. Standard Core 4 Int’l Assistance LCIF Grant Opportunities Division Manager SightFirst Emergency Major Catastrophe
- 5. What are Standard Grants? Broadest category of LCIF funding Matching funds up to US$75,000 Supports larger-scale Lions projects Bottom Up: Lions identify/develop projects
- 6. Mobile Health Units Hospitals, Nursing Homes Street Children’s Homes Medical Units Blind and Disabled Welfare Centers Eye Clinics and Research Centers Schools in Developing Countries
- 7. Funding parameters Primarily capital funding only (bricks and mortar) Funding is for specific projects (not general operating support) Must address important humanitarian need Serves a large population
- 8. Cost must be beyond local fundraising capabilities Cost-effectiveness imp. < Must have at least 40% margin in Bank Account. Must have FCRA Registration or at least an made an application. For new entities of less than 3 years standing may apply after sanction.
- 9. Several clubs need to be involved (min 2-3) Local Lions must raise at least ½ of required local matching funds Application must be endorsed by district cabinet Project must have a strong Lions identity and Lions volunteer involvement
- 10. Budget Parameters Must show income and expense Need balanced budget Lions funding should be itemized (# clubs?) Show status of each funding source
- 11. Send proposal to Multiple LCIF Chairman to reach atleast 15 days before Multiple Council Meeting. Applications due 60 days before board meeting those received early have a faster review Staff pre-reviews applications; clarifications and changes may be requested LCIF Exec. Committee reviews applications that meet all preliminary requirements.
- 12. Applications are either approved (sometimes with conditions), tabled (pending further information) or denied LCIF Grant money is not disbursed until local funds are collected
- 13. Contact DG Team, LCIF District Coordinator or Multiple LCIF Chairman before applying. Clearly lay out the project’s objectives, including number of beneficiaries Fill out the application in its entirety and submit it ASAP An income and expense budget is needed 13
- 14. Highlight Lions’ financial contributions and involvement There is no funding for completed projects Download form from LCIF website - www.lcif.org
- 15. Plan humanitarian service projects in support from LCIF “ Your single thought can serve millions”