Kiwanis Club of Lincoln Community Grants

Program Purpose:
Award grants as part of the annual budget process to support projects and programs that align with Kiwanis objectives and improve the lives of youth in the community.

Geographic Scope: Lincoln, California community

Eligibility:

• Nonprofit organizations, activities and projects focused on community youth
• Must align with Kiwanis club goals

Award Details:

• Grants range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars (depending on fundraising results and community needs)
• Resubmitted annually
• Recipients and amounts determined by:
  • Club's historical and current community knowledge and awareness
  • Annual strategic goals and objectives

Current Focus Areas:

• Childhood literacy and education
• Health and safety

Fiscal Year: October 1st through September 30th

Past Grant Recipients Include:

• The Lighthouse
• The Salt Mine
• The Foundry
• WPUSD Elementary and Primary School Libraries
• Sober Grad Night (Lincoln High School)
• The Police Activities League (PAL)
• The Compassion Planet
• The Kiwanis Family House
• Lincoln Crossing Elementary musical theater production
• Ham radio club of Glen Edwards Middle School
• Jessup University "School Safety Conference"
• Back to school bash (DLA)
• July 4th fireworks committee
• Eagle Scouts
• Lincoln High School Wrestling Team
• Lincoln High School Boys Baseball Team
• Lincoln High School Girls Softball Team
• Troop 160 Boy Scouts
• Elementary School Physical Education Uniforms
• Latino Leadership Council — books for "Mommy and Me" (pre-school reading program)

Contact Information:

• Phone: (916) 581-2045 (Leave a message)
• Mailing Address: Kiwanis Club of Lincoln, P.O. Box 1094, Lincoln, CA 95648

Organization Background:

• Lincoln Kiwanis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization
• Federal Tax ID Number: 20-8718742
• Club has awarded over $1,100,000 in programs, events, grants and scholarships since 2004
• Primary fundraisers: See's Candy sales and community bingo (beginning 2023)

Grant Request Process

1. Complete Grant Application
   • Use the GRANT REQUEST FORM
   • Return application in person, by mail, or by email
2. Submit Application
   • Mail: Kiwanis Club of Lincoln, P.O. Box 1094, Lincoln, CA 95648
3. Grants Committee Follow-up
   • A grants committee member will contact you for a brief conversation
   • Discussion covers:
   • Financial need
   • Program/activity objectives
   • Program/activity history
4. Board Review and Decision
   • Grant requests reviewed by Board of Directors
   • Board currently meets the second Thursday of each month
   • Applicants typically notified in 2 to 4 weeks