Ohio Elks Association: Community Service Grants

The Ohio Elks Association offers Community Service Grants aimed at enhancing local government capabilities. Grants up to $1,000 are available for municipalities, police, fire, and park departments to purchase essential equipment. The selection process emphasizes community impact, with criteria based on previous submissions and follow-up documentation. This initiative supports local agencies in improving their service delivery, fostering better community engagement and safety.

The Ohio Elks Association is the Ohio branch of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE), a national fraternal order that focuses on community involvement and charitable service.
Community Service Grant Awards
The Ohio Elks Association provides Community Service Grants to purchase equipment for a Municipality, Police Department, Fire Department, Park Department etc., which they would not otherwise be able to purchase, which will allow them to do their jobs better.The maximum amount for each grant is $1,000. There are four (4) grants earmarked for each District. Criteria for grants will be based on community impact, submissions from the previous year, and follow up paperwork returned to the State Chairman (including press releases, photos, charitable forms, etc.).