How much funding does Moose International Disaster Relief Fund (MDRF) provide?

Moose International Disaster Relief Fund (MDRF) provides Up to $10,000 per incident in funding.

When is the deadline for Moose International Disaster Relief Fund (MDRF)?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Moose International Disaster Relief Fund (MDRF)

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Foundation Rolling Disaster Preparedness & Relief Grants

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Funding Amount

Up to $10,000 per incident

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Moose International Disaster Relief Fund

Overview: The Moose Disaster Relief Fund (MDRF) assists lodges impacted by natural disasters in the form of property damage and loss of business due to temporary closure.

Funding Available: Up to $10,000 per incident

Geographic Scope: Lodges and Chapters across the Fraternity

Eligible Disasters: Natural disasters that receive an official disaster declaration by state/province or the President/Prime Minister

Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Earthquakes

Floods

Wildfires

Other similar natural disasters

What Funds Can Cover:

Restore property damage

Pay urgent expenses

Reimburse insurance deductibles

Fund other items approved by MDRF Committee

Offset loss of business during closure

Cover scheduled event expenses

Rent expenses for relocation if lodge is closed due to disaster

Eligibility Requirements:

Lodge or Chapter must be in good standing with its Association and Moose International

Lodge must be covered by active insurance policy and current on property and liability payments

Loss or damage must be caused solely by natural disaster (not from gradual decay, pollution, erosion, or actions unrelated to natural disaster)

Lodge or Chapter must submit MDRF application for financial assistance

Application Deadline: 60 days from date of disaster (Committee may consider applications filed after 60 days in unique cases). For ongoing disasters, filing should occur within 60 days after point when damage is assessable.

Important Notes:

Relief funds are grants; no repayment required

Individual member requests not accepted

Insurance coverage and other local/regional relief distributions considered before MDRF funds granted

Individual, Fraternal Unit, and Association contributions to MDRF not accepted (but directed donations to impacted FRU still allowed)

MDRF Committee Composition:

Director General

Chief Financial Officer

General Counsel

Chief Marketing Officer

Director of Membership

Contact Information:

Email: disasterfund@mooseintl.org

Fax: 630-966-2251

Phone: 630-966-2226

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Complete the MDRF application in its entirety
2. Obtain Territory Manager recommendation for assistance
3. Gather supporting documentation (see Required Materials below)
4. Submit all materials to MDRF Committee

Required Materials

MDRF Application Form (must be completed in full)
Written Description: How the disaster impacted the Lodge or Chapter and what expenses the requested funds will be used for
Insurance Information: Name and address of insurance company and deductible amount
Professional Assessment: Written assessment from insurance company and repair estimate (if available)
Photographic Documentation: Digital photos documenting the damage for which assistance is requested
Expense Documentation: Copies of specific bills or expenses for which reimbursement is requested (if available)
Distribution Information: Details on where approved relief funds should be forwarded
Territory Manager Recommendation: Written recommendation from Territory Manager
Officer Signatures: Signature of Administrator or Recorder and one other officer of the Lodge or Chapter