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Kiwanis Club of Lincoln Community Grants

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Funding Amount

A few hundred to a few thousand

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

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:

  • Grants Committee Chair: Gary Sullivan (sullivan3es@gmail.com)

  • Email: kiwanislincolnca@gmail.com

  • 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)

    • How to Apply

    Grant Request Process

    1. Complete Grant Application
    - Use the GRANT REQUEST FORM
    - Return application in person, by mail, or by email

    2. Submit Application
    - Email: KiwanisLincolnCA@gmail.com
    - 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

      Contact for Questions

    • Grants Committee Chair: Gary Sullivan (sullivan3es@gmail.com)
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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-programsliteracyk-12-schoolsnonprofits

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