How much funding does Downtown San Diego Lions Club Non-Profit Grant Program provide?

Downtown San Diego Lions Club Non-Profit Grant Program provides $1,000 - $2,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for Downtown San Diego Lions Club Non-Profit Grant Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Downtown San Diego Lions Club Non-Profit Grant Program

LIONS CLUB OF SAN DIEGO

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Funding Amount

$1,000 - $2,500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Downtown San Diego Lions Club Non-Profit Grant Program

Overview: The Downtown San Diego Lions Club provides grants through its Welfare Foundation to support local 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations that align with the club's mission and serve the San Diego community.

Geographic Scope: City of San Diego and San Diego County residents

Award Amount: Average grant request is $1,000 - $2,500. Larger grants may be approved on a limited basis.

Focus Areas:

At-risk youth programs

Military support

Senior services

People with disabilities

Vision/blindness prevention

Hearing services

Youth development

Community services

Eligible Applicants:

Must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

Must serve the City of San Diego or residents of San Diego County

Must align with Lions Club mission (at-risk youth, military, seniors, people with disabilities)

What the Club Funds:

Capital improvements of a one-time nature

Equipment purchases

Program-specific support

What the Club Does NOT Fund:

Fundraising support for non-profit organizations

Aid to individuals or organizations outside the United States (except through recognized international charitable agencies)

2024 Funded Organizations Include:

Amanda's Adaptive Martial Arts

Armed Services YMCA San Diego

Bayside Community Center

Bocon Classics 4 Kids

ConnectMed

Feeding San Diego

Fresh Start Surgical Gifts

Hearing Foundation

Home Start, Inc.

La Maestra Foundation

Living Coast Discovery Center

Promises2Kids

SDSU Research, Hearing Aids

San Diego Center for the Blind

San Diego Civic Youth Ballet

San Diego Council on Literacy

San Diego Habitat for Humanity

San Diego Natural History Museum

San Diego Young Artists Music Academy

Serving Seniors

Special Needs Resource Foundation of S.D.

Veterans Village of San Diego

Wheelchair Dancers Organization

Processing Timeline: Grants typically take 8 to 12 weeks to fund

Special Requirements: Site visits required with all new applicants

Contact Information:

Phone: (619) 239-7264

Email: sdlionsclub@gmail.com

Address: 310 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Website: sandiegolions.org

How to Apply

Non-Profit Grant Application Process

Required Documents:

Completed Non-Profit Grant Application form

All supporting documentation submitted as one PDF file

Itemized list with each item's cost (if requesting multiple items)

Site visit with Lions Club representatives (required for all new applicants)

Application Instructions:
1. Complete the Lions Non-Profit Grant Application form carefully
2. If requesting multiple items, provide an itemized list with each item's cost
3. Compile entire grant application as one PDF document
4. Follow all instructions provided in the application
5. Submit complete application
6. Be prepared for site visit from Lions Club representatives

Submission Format:

Submit as a single PDF document

Include all required materials

Incomplete applications will be denied

Important Notes:

Carefully follow all instructions

Itemize costs for multiple items to help Lions Club select items that fit budgetary process

Ensure 501(c)(3) status documentation is included

Provide clear description of how funds will be used

Grants typically take 8-12 weeks to process

All new applicants must participate in site visit

Limited grant resources available; larger grants approved on limited basis