Scottish Rite Foundation Masonic Youth Performance Grants

Funder: The Scottish Rite Foundation, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A., Inc. (SRF)

Purpose: Awards grants to deserving Masonic youth organizations to support critical programs and initiatives.

Geographic Scope: National, state, and local level programs in the U.S.

Award Amount: $1,000–$10,000 (number and amount determined annually by SRF)

Key Information:

• Grants are non-renewable
• Funds must be used in the year awarded
• Any unused funds must be returned to SRF
• Grant completion report required by February 1, 2027
• Failure to submit completion report makes applicant ineligible for future grants

Eligible Applicants

Applicants must be from ONE of the following Masonic youth organizations:

• DeMolay International
• International Order of the Rainbow for Girls
• Job's Daughters International

Eligible Focus Areas

• Leadership Training/Development
• Communication/Social Media
• Technology Improvements
• Educational Programs
• New Chapter/Bethel/Assembly Development

What Will NOT Be Funded

• Salaries or Professional Staff
• Annual or National Meetings
• Adult Leader Expenses
• Normal Operational Expenses
• Travel Expenses

Selection Criteria

• Measurable Objectives/Goals
• Masonic Family Engagement
• Project Scope and Need
• Project Budget/Ability to Raise Additional Funds Needed

Contact Information

The Supreme Council, 33º, SJ, USA

• Address: 1733 16th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009
• Phone: 202–232–3579
• Fax: 202–464–0487
• Email: [contact information provided on website]

Application Process

Important Notice: As of April 3, 2026, the organization is no longer accepting applications for 2026 grants. Grant recipients will be announced by March 31, 2026.

Required Materials and Process

Specific application steps, required documents, and submission procedures are not detailed in the provided content. Contact the Scottish Rite Foundation directly for detailed application instructions.

Reporting Requirements

1. Submit grant completion report to Scottish Rite Foundation by February 1, 2027
2. Report must include:
   • Detailed explanation of how funds were used
   • How the project met SRF's goals
   • Brief summary of benefits to the organization
3. Failure to submit report results in ineligibility for future grants