In the past 30 years, the frequency and impact of natural disasters has quadrupled.
46 million acres+ have burned in thousands of fires since July 2019.
3,000+ homes have been destroyed across the country since January 2020.
1 billion+ animals are estimated to have been killed from fires as of January 2020.
80% of the Blue Mountains World Heritage area in NSW have been burned as of January 2020.
Statistics from Center for Disaster Philanthropy
Lions are among the first organizations to offer help when a disaster happens and are often still there long after other organizations have left. With a disaster grant, they can do even more for Australian communities devastated by hurricanes, floods, fires, and other major events.
Criteria and ApplicationEmergency Grants provide up to US$15,000 for districts impacted by a natural disaster. Lions’ district governors may apply for Emergency Grants to help meet immediate needs such as food, water, clothing, and medical supplies.
Criteria and Application
Major Catastrophe Grants are awarded for long-term reconstruction projects due to disasters that occur on a much larger scale. Major Catastrophe Grants are awarded at the discretion of the International President and the LCIF Chairperson and cannot be applied for by a district.
Disaster Relief Cause Flyer
Learn more about Lions work in Disaster Relief. Customized by Constitutional Area.
Disaster Preparedness Grant
Lions are among the first organizations to offer help when a disaster happens and are often still there long after other organizations have left. With a disaster grant, they can do even more for Australian communities …
Emergency Grant
Emergency Grants provide up to US$10,000 for districts impacted by a natural disaster. Lions’ district governors may apply for Emergency Grants to help meet immediate needs such as food, water, clothing, and …
Community Recovery Grant
Community Recovery Grants aid districts interested in supporting short-term cleanup and repair efforts in situations where other organizations have already addressed immediate needs. Lions’ district …
Major Catastrophe Grant
Major Catastrophe Grants are awarded for long-term reconstruction projects due to disasters that occur on a much larger scale. Major Catastrophe Grants are awarded at the discretion of the International President and the LCIF Chairperson and cannot be applied for by a district.
31 – 33 Denison Street, Newcastle West NSW 2302, Australia
Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), is registered in the USA as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charitable organisation and supports philanthropic projects around the world through Lions Clubs. Donations to the Lions Australia Fund for LCIF (ABN 88793847573) through the online donation form are tax deductible within Australia.
