Enrique Camarena Award for Drug Prevention
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
November 30, 2026
67 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Enrique Camarena Award for Drug Prevention
Overview: Recognition award honoring law enforcement officers who are positive role models committed to a healthy lifestyle and have made outstanding contributions to drug awareness and prevention efforts.
Geographic Scope: Connecticut and national (state winners considered for Grand Lodge recognition)
Focus Areas: Drug awareness and prevention; law enforcement excellence
Eligibility: Law enforcement officers who:
Background: The award is named after DEA Agent Enrique Camarena, who was killed by the Sinaloa Cartel in 1987. It was instituted by the DEA in cooperation with the Camarena family and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
Recognition: Connecticut recipients are featured at a reception, the Connecticut Elks Convention, and selected recipients are honored at the Grand Lodge Convention
Administration: Connecticut State Drug Awareness Program (DAP) Chair; nominations submitted through individual lodges
How to Apply
Application Process
- Nomination Required: Application must be accompanied by a letter of support from the police chief on department letterhead
- Letter Content: Must delineate why the officer should be a Camarena Award nominee
- Submission: Through local Elks lodge Drug Awareness Program chairpersons
- Deadline: November 30 annually
What Connecticut Elks Association Charities Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 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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