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    Frequently Asked Questions:

    The District and Club Community Impact Grant Program

    What is the District and Club Community Impact Grant (DCG) Program?
    A: The DCG program is an opportunity for clubs and districts to utilize some of the funding they donate to Lions Clubs
    International Foundation (LCIF). For clubs and districts that qualify, they are eligible to apply for a grant equal to 15% of
    their total contributions (excluding disaster donations) in that year.

    What type of projects qualify for fund usage?


    A: DCG funds can be used to support specific humanitarian activities and highlight Lions in communities they serve. Grant
    funds are not eligible to pay membership dues or establish a reserve fund. The District and Club Community Impact Grant
    program is a new program, and though possible scenarios have been anticipated, LCIF may update criteria as additional
    scenarios are proposed.

    How can my district or club qualify for this program?


    A: Clubs qualify by donating a minimum of US$5,000 to LCIF within one fiscal year. The eligible club funds are 15% of the
    donations attributed to club members or the club itself. Districts qualify by donating a minimum of US$10,000 to LCIF
    within one fiscal year. The eligible district funds are 15% of the donations attributed to the district itself, plus the donations
    from its clubs that do not reach a US$5,000 minimum, plus any funds the eligible clubs transfer to the district. Eligible
    donation amounts are for donations made directly to LCIF’s Empowering Service fund, only; this does not include
    donations to the club itself or district itself, restricted LCIF donations, or donations designated to LCIF’s Disaster Relief
    fund. The funds can be applied for once the fiscal year ends. Funds become available upon approval of the project.

    My district or club was notified that it qualified for the DCG program. How do I access the DCG funds?
    A: When a district or club qualifies for DCG funds, it can apply at any time. Applications should be submitted to LCIF at
    a minimum of 90 days prior to the project commencement to allow for adequate processing time. You can apply for the
    DCG funds by sending a completed grant application to [email protected]. Applications submitted by
    districts must be signed by the current district governor and be certified via resolution by the current district cabinet.
    Club applications shall be signed by the current club president and certified via resolution by the current club board.
    The application is located on the LCIF website: On the main menu bar, hover over “Start Your Service” and then click
    on “Grant Types.”

    How do I check the balance of my district or club’s DCG funds?


    A: Any questions regarding donations or a district or club’s balance of available funds should be directed to Donor
    Services at [email protected]

    If a club has not donated at least US$5,000 within one fiscal year, could it be combined with the next fiscal year’s
    donation amount?
    A: No, a club must donate at least US$5,000 within one fiscal year to count toward their eligible balance.

    Does my district or club have to use the collected funds within the next fiscal year?
    A: No, if your district or club meets the minimum donation requirement, your district or club does not have to apply to use
    their available funds within the next fiscal year. The amount available will transfer into the next fiscal year. The amount
    available in one fiscal year is available for application for up to 15 years, beginning at the end of that fiscal year. After 15
    years, the opportunity expires.
    If a club’s donation does not reach US$5,000, could it be combined with other clubs’ donations (under US$5,000)
    and calculated into the district’s total amount?
    A: Yes, the cumulative sum of all clubs in a particular district (not including clubs with donations of at least US$5,000)
    count toward the district’s eligible grant amount.

    Some clubs would like their district office to help them apply for the grant. Is it possible to apply all the funds to
    the district office and then have the district office allocate the grant funds to the clubs accordingly?
    A: While any eligible club can transfer their donations to their district, the district has to submit unique project-specific
    DCG applications. There cannot be a “block grant” scenario where a district applies for a single DCG grant for many
    different projects and then divides up the grant funds to the clubs.

    Do Lead Gifts (US$100,000+) count toward a club or district’s donation total?


    A: Lead Gifts can count toward DCG fund only under certain circumstances:
    1. If the Lead Gift donor opts out of a designation for their gift, their gift can count toward the DCG program.
    2. Upon payment in full, the donor can indicate what percentage of their gift will count toward the DCG program. Any
    percentage of the gift that is designated toward a certain cause is ineligible to be counted toward the DCG program.
    Any percentage of the gift put toward the DCG program is ineligible to be designated toward a certain cause.

    Can DCG funds be used for an LCIF Matching grant that was already approved?
    A: DCG funds can be used for all or part of the local Lions matching funds component of another LCIF grant program.
    However, DCG funds cannot be used as local Lions matching funds for a grant that has already been approved by LCIF.
    There is a document on the LCIF website outlining the process for using DCG funds to meet the local matching funds
    requirement for another LCIF grant program. You can find that document in the resource center and on the DCG page.

    Can funds be used for a project in a district or country other than the applicant’s?
    A: Funds may be used to support a project outside of the applicant’s district including projects taking place in a country
    other than the applicant’s country. If a project is to take place in a country outside the applicant’s district, the project shall
    have the endorsement, and preferably, the active involvement of the local Lions district. In countries where there are clubs
    but no district structure, the local clubs closest to the project need to endorse the project. In all cases, detailed information
    on the role of local Lions in the project should be provided to LCIF. In countries where no clubs exist at present, the
    applicant Lions must be able to demonstrate the ability to properly oversee, evaluate and report on the project.

    Lions Clubs International Foundation


    300 West 22nd Street | Oak Brook, IL 60523-8842 | USA
    Telephone: (630) 203-3819
    Fax: (630) 571-5735
    Email: [email protected]

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