Promise Grants

Promise grants offer Lodges up to $300 in reimbursement to host an event that builds the character and competence of local youth by addressing one or more of five promises to youth:

• Caring Adults: Ongoing relationships with caring adults offer youth support, care and guidance.

• Safe Places: Safe places with structured activities during non-school hours provide both physical and emotional safety.

• A Healthy Start: Adequate nutrition, exercise, and health care pave the way for healthy bodies, healthy minds, and smart habits for adulthood.

• Marketable Skills: Effective education can help youth successfully navigate the transition from school to work.

• Opportunities to Serve: Opportunities to give back through community service enhance self-esteem, boost confidence and heighten a sense of responsibility to the community.

A Promise Grant is:

A reimbursement grant of up to $300.

Available starting July 1, 2006, to the first 250 Lodges that pledge to host an event.

Intended to encourage and support Lodges working to build the character and competence of local youth.

Things to know about the Promise Grants:

Grant monies are only available to the first 250 Lodges that pledge to host an event before March 31, 2007.

Take the first step by downloading a Pledge form:

Promise Grant Pledge Form (MS Word Format)

Promise Grant Pledge Form (Adobe PDF Format)

Grants are available for use between July 1, 2006 and July 31, 2007.

Upon receipt and approval of the pledge form, the ENF will send a Final Report and Expense Form to the Lodge Secretary.

To receive reimbursement, the Final Report Form must be completed, signed by the Lodge Secretary and Exalted Ruler, and submitted, along with copies of grant-related receipts*, to the ENF by July 31, 2007. (*Please be sure to keep grant-related receipts, as they are required for reimbursement).

Upon receipt of the Final Report Form, ENF will issue a reimbursement check to your Lodge.

Examples of Promise Grant uses (list is not inclusive):

• Hold an educational youth seminar to build marketable skills.

• Participate in a youth outreach or mentoring program.

• Sponsor a Red Ribbon week celebration.

• Host a career fair at your Lodge.

• Sponsor an outdoors event or host a mini-marathon to get kids active, as a part of a healthy lifestyle.

• Buy books for a literacy program. (Dictionary Project)

• Host an awards night to draw attention to the academic and community achievements of youth.

• Evaluate the unmet needs of youth in your community, and host an event that meets those needs.

 Hurry, Promise Grants are only available to the first 250 Lodges that pledge! If your Lodge is interested in participating in the program, complete and submit the grant application form to the ENF Programs Department for approval.