History/Purpose
The
Matching Youth Grant Program was established
to support Lions Clubs in their efforts to
provide assistance for youth in their communities
that is beyond the financial capability of
the club. Several clubs apply for one or more
grants annually.
How to Access This
Program
During the period of July
1 to June 30th of the following year, the Oregon
Lions Sight & Hearing
Foundation accepts Youth Grant Applications
for matching grants from Lions Clubs throughout
Multiple District 36, to support youth (up
to age 21) with disabilities who have special
needs.
Grant requests must be submitted using
the authorized form, which must be completely
filled out. Any club in Multiple District
36 that is in good standing automatically
has ownership in the OLSHF and may submit
a request. It is expected that the requesting
club will provide a significant financial
involvement toward the matching funds. Clubs
may partner with other Lions Clubs, community
organizations, school districts, family or
friends to provide additional funding.
Clubs will be notified by the committee
chair or staff liaison if more information
is needed for consideration of the request.
If approved, the club will be notified by mail.
After the Club Contact person verifies matching
funds, a check will be sent out. Clubs may
apply for more than one grant during the fiscal
year, but the total grant amount funded per
club per year may not exceed $1,000.
All
clubs must submit a written report of the project
or activity when it is completed. We
encourage pictures be taken and submitted with
the grant report for publicity purposes. Any
club that fails to submit the required report
will not be considered for a Matching Youth Grant for
the following year until such time as the report
is received by the OLSHF. Applications
are considered on a case by case basis as remaining funds allow.
To download a pdf of the Application, click here.
To download a useful flyer to advertise the availability of the program, click here.
Contact
Information
Sherry Yarger , Administrative
Assistant, 503.827.6952 ext. 10, sherry.yarger@orlions.org
