Promise Grants

Promise Grants must be used for an Elks-led youth activity. The youth activity must have meaningful Elk involvement that goes beyond a donation of funds or supplies. Accordingly, youth activities such as the dictionary project or sponsoring a youth baseball team do not qualify for the Promise Grant. ENF grant guidelines stipulate that grant funds cannot be used to host fundraisers, essay or poster contests, youth awards banquets, Hoop/Soccer Shoot events, appreciation dinners or to fund scholarships. 

Please keep these guidelines in mind when applying for any ENF grant.

• LIMITED TO THE FIRST 500 lodges that apply starting July 1 of each year
• Can be used to support multiple, different youth activities

Helpful Documents

• One Page Summary of the Grants Available (XLS, PDF)
• Promise Grants Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

Sample Promise Grant Applications

• Alexandria #1685 : Drug Awareness at the County Fair / Kids Christmas Party
• Brainerd #615 : Meal Preparation and Dinner at the local Youth Center
• Hopkins #2221: Kids Hleping Kids - Emergency Food Backpacks
• Owatonna #1395: Kids Christmas Party 
• Red Wing #845: Bike Rodeo for Local Youth

Quick Links to Other Grants

Grants Overview
Beacon Grant
Gratitude Grant
Freedom Grant
Impact Grant