How much funding does ENF Gratitude Grant provide?

ENF Gratitude Grant provides $2,000 - $3,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for ENF Gratitude Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is ENF Gratitude Grant offered?

ENF Gratitude Grant runs on an annual cycle.

ENF Gratitude Grant

Connecticut Elks Association Charities Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

$2,000 - $3,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Other 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

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

What Connecticut Elks Association Charities Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 2
Total given: $150K
Median grant: $75K

By dollars: Connecticut 100%. Top recipient cities: Hartford, CT; Hamden, CT.

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