ENF Beacon Grant

ENF Beacon Grant

Overview: Grant from the Elks National Foundation Community Investments Program to establish active, recurring community service projects.

Geographic Scope: Available to all Elks lodges nationwide; Connecticut lodges eligible

Focus Areas: Community service; recurring projects; flexible implementation

Eligibility Requirements:

Available to every lodge

Traditionally required establishing active, recurring community service projects

Rules relaxed during pandemic with increased flexibility

Award Details:

Base Grant Amount: $4,000

Project Flexibility: Can be:

- An active project or a donation
- Split between two projects
- Merged with Spotlight Grant for large-scale initiatives ($4,000 + $2,000 = $6,000)

Relaxed rules: Most can be given directly as donations if meeting other criteria

Application Period: Annual

Administration: Through the Elks National Foundation; contact local Elks lodge or ENF Chair for details