ENF Gratitude Grant

ENF Gratitude Grant

Overview: Grant from the Elks National Foundation Community Investments Program with base award and multiple bonus opportunities for lodges meeting giving goals.

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

Focus Areas: Community service; flexible project support

Eligibility Requirements:

Primary requirement: Lodge must meet the Grand Exalted Ruler (GER) per-member-giving goal in the prior year

This is the ONLY ENF grant with this specific requirement

Award Structure:

Base Award: $2,000

Bonus Options (each adds $500):

1. Member Giving Bonus: If 15% of lodge members donate at least $10 to ENF (+$500)
2. Fidelity Club Bonus: If 5% of prior year donors are Fidelity Club members (+$500)
3. Chair Challenge Bonus: If lodge ENF Chairperson attains 550+ points in prior year (+$500)

Maximum potential: $3,500

Application Period: Annual

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