Funding Amount

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Deadline

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Grant Type

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Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • Students with special needs as defined by the Gold Key Commission
  • Applicants unable to otherwise continue education or training past high school
  • An accredited college or university
  • A licensed trade or vocational school

Other requirements

  • Special needs defined as: physically or mentally challenged, as may be approved by the Gold Key Commission of the Michigan Elks Association
  • Must be sponsored by a member lodge of the Michigan Elks Association
  • Educational Level: Post-secondary education at either:
  • Goal: To help qualifying applicants become self-respecting, self-reliant, and self-supporting members of society.

Overview

Established By: Michigan Elks Association Charitable Grant Fund Scholarship Commission

Purpose: To provide post-secondary education scholarships for students with special needs.

Geographic Scope: Michigan

Eligibility:

  • Students with special needs as defined by the Gold Key Commission
  • Special needs defined as: physically or mentally challenged, as may be approved by the Gold Key Commission of the Michigan Elks Association
  • Applicants unable to otherwise continue education or training past high school
  • Must be sponsored by a member lodge of the Michigan Elks Association

Educational Level: Post-secondary education at either:

  • An accredited college or university
  • A licensed trade or vocational school

Goal: To help qualifying applicants become self-respecting, self-reliant, and self-supporting members of society.

How to Apply

Application Requirements

  • Must be sponsored by a member lodge of the Michigan Elks Association (e.g., Traverse City Elks Lodge #323)
  • Applicant must qualify as having special needs as defined by the Gold Key Commission of the Michigan Elks Association

What Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks #323 actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2022
1
Total given
$32K
Median grant
$32K
  • By dollars: Michigan 100%. Top recipient cities: Brighton, MI.

Example grants

  • Mi Elks Association · Brighton, MI

    Assist special needs

    $32K

IRS Form 990, 2022. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Disabled
  • Developmental disabilities
  • Education

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