Grants Program

Mission: The Lithuanian Foundation is dedicated to supporting projects that contribute to the preservation of Lithuanian heritage, language, and culture.

Geographic Scope: United States, Lithuania, and Lithuanian communities worldwide

Focus Areas:

• Lithuanian education and heritage schools
• Lithuanian language preservation
• Lithuanian cultural traditions
• Lithuanian research and studies
• Student internship programs in Lithuania
• Lithuanian media (newspapers, magazines, radio)
• Cultural events (Folk Dance Festival, Song Festival, Theater Festival)
• Youth camps and community activities
• Local community cultural projects
• Support for Lithuanian émigrés

Eligibility:

• Projects demonstrating potential for far-reaching benefits to the Lithuanian community
• Educational and cultural organizations
• Community groups and institutions

Award History:

• Since inception: Over $30,000,000 awarded in grants and scholarships
• 2013: $299,063 approved for 61 projects (90 applications received)
• 2014: $329,813 approved for 64 projects (95 applications received)
• Annual support approaching $2 million (as of 2026)

Key Recipients by Category:

• Lithuanian Heritage Schools: $87,000+ annually
• Lithuanian Research and Studies Center: $22,500+
• Student Internship in Lithuania program: $19,000-$20,000
• Lithuanian American Community/Cultural Council: $12,000-$106,735
• Lithuanian World Center: $12,000
• Media support (Draugas newspaper, etc.): $12,000-$28,400
• Cultural events: $10,000-$82,128

Contact Information:

• Address: 14911 127th St., Lemont, IL 60439
• Phone: (630) 257-1616
• Email: admin@lithfund.org
• Website: lithuanianfoundation.org

Organization Status:

• 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
• FEIN: 36-6118312
• Founded: Illinois-based

Application Process

Committee Structure:

• Grants Committee meets annually (typically in May)
• Committee consists of Lithuanian Foundation Board members and nominees from the Lithuanian American Community
• Final approval provided by Lithuanian Foundation Board of Directors

Application Timeline:

• Funding deliberations guided by LF Board-approved priorities for Grants and Scholarships
• Decisions made by majority vote in formal committee meeting

Required Materials:

• Detailed information not provided in available content
• Contact the foundation directly for specific application requirements and forms

Submission:

• Contact Lithuanian Foundation for application guidelines and procedures
• All inquiries responded to promptly