Grants : Tips & Tricks

While the Elks National Foundation (ENF) has made the grant application process much easier in recent years, there are a few tips and tricks of the trade that may help you through the process.

General Tips (All Grants)

• Ensure you highlight and specifically identify how Elks members will be involved in the project. No Elks involement, no grant.
• Do not allocate more than 10% of the budget to advertising activities.
• Consider creating a local lodge Grants Committee to organize and plan the project.
• Consider assigning a Grants Coordinator who can apply for grants online thus eliminating some of the burden of the Lodge Secretary.

Beacon Grant Tips

• Ensure the specified project is a brand new project and not one that the lodge has done previously
• Do not use the grant to fund items for the state's special project (the MN Elks Youth Camp) as these are expected to be funded separately.

Quick Links to Other Grants

Grants Overview
Beacon Grant
Gratitude Grant
Promise Grant
Freedom Grant
Impact Grant