Hunger Grant Program
Hunger Grants focus on strengthening infrastructure and providing essential equipment for Lions’ hunger-relief efforts. These grants empower Lions to support vital initiatives such as school feeding programs, food banks and feeding centers, ensuring that those in need receive the nourishment they require.
Grant guidelines
Hunger Grants are awarded from US$10,000 to US$150,000. These grants support infrastructure and equipment acquisition for Lions’ projects focused on alleviating hunger.
Grant examples
- Construction or expansion of food banks, feeding centers and food storage facilities.
- Purchase of refrigerators and freezers to store perishable food items.
- Vehicles to transport, collect and deliver food.
Application deadlines
Applications may be considered at the LCIF Board of Trustees meeting three times per year in August, January and May. The deadlines to apply are February 1, May 1 and October 1. It is recommended that applications be submitted well in advance of the application deadline.
Delivering nutrition
Discover how Lions in Budapest are helping ensure children, families and elderly citizens have access to nutritious meals. With support from a US$57,734 Hunger Grant from LCIF, Lions purchased transport vans for the Dankó Street Communal Kitchen, providing hot meals to reach nurseries, schools, senior care homes and other community sites. The new vehicles now help serve 500 people each day, improving the kitchen’s ability to provide timely, nourishing meals. Read the full story on our LCIF blog to learn how this project is bringing nourishment and care to communities across Budapest.
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LCIF provides essential grants to Lions, allowing them to serve communities around the world. Support this mission by making a donation today and help us continue to transform lives.
Contact us
For general grant inquiries, please email [email protected] or call +1.630.203.3819. You can also visit the LCIF Global Grants staff listing for details by constitutional area.
