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"thank you very much for awarding me an Elks National Foundation MVS scholarship. I can promise you that this money will be put to good use."
Nicole Koschmeder,

Sponsored by Lodge 1836

What's New?

Visit this section on a regular basis for the latest on the Community Investments Program. Check in to see how your fellow members are flourishing with the program, and write to tell us about your accomplishments.

News
We Missed You In Anaheim!

If you weren't able to attend our seminars in Anaheim, don't worry, you can get all of the information you need from the website.

  • At the Impact Grants Workshop we discussed everything you need to know to turn in a spectacular application. Take a look at the presentation here.
  • At the Programs Seminar we talked about all of the programs that the ENF funds. This includes Scholarships, Hoop Shoot, Drug Awareness and much more! We also discussed the Community Investments Program, which includes all of the grants offered to Lodges. To view the entire presentation click here.

    2007-08 Final Report Forms Due This Month!

    Don't forget that Final Report Forms for 2007-08 Promise Grants and Gratitude Grants are due to the Foundation by August 30, 2008. To receive another Final Report Form or check the status of your grants, contact us at the Programs Department.

    2008-09 Impact Grant Applications Due Soon

    Applications for 2008-09 Impact Grants must be postmarked and on their way to the Foundation by August 31! The applications are available on our website. To read about Impact Grants and to download an application, visit our Impact Grants page.

    2008-09 Grants Now Available!

    Applications for 2008-09 Promise Grants and Gratitude Grants are now available.

    Promise Grant Pledge Forms can be downloaded from our website or requested from the ENF Programs Department. Additionally, one was sent to each Lodge Secretary in June. Remember, Promise Grants are awarded to the first 250 Lodges that pledge to host a youth event, so reserve your spot today!

    Gratitude Grant applications will be sent to Lodges as they meet the per-capita goal. To find out your Lodge 2008-09 per-capita standing, click here.

    Gratitude Grants and Promise Grants Receive Another Raise!

    The Community Investments Program keeps getting bigger! The ENF Board of Trustees approved another $100 increase in the program's Gratitude Grant and Promise Grant amounts. Now each grant is worth up to $500 in reimbursement!

    Qualifications for each grant will remain the same. Keep brainstorming ways for your Lodge to continue meeting unmet needs and empowering members of your community. Click in the blue box above for more information on about ENF grants.


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