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Grant Type

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Overview

Grants Program

Funder: Lithuanian Foundation, Inc.

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

    • How to Apply

    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

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