In a world where newspapers are full of dark stories of struggling people, communities across the country are seeking relief.

Headline news: Elks Shine Beacon of Hope on Struggling Communities.

Now, every Elks community can see the light.

At its February 15, 2012, meeting, the ENF Board of Trustees approved funding for Beacon Grants, the newest component of the Community Investments Program. Starting on July 1, every Lodge will be eligible to apply for a $1,000 Beacon Grant.

Thanks to Beacon Grants, each Elks Lodge will be able to shine a light on local needs, using this grant to serve the community.

Bring light to your community’s news. Click here for details on Beacon Grants and the Community Investments Program.

Through the Elks National Foundation’s Community Investments Program, Elks Lodges can apply for grants to serve their communities in ways that address local needs. In 2012-13, the ENF will invest up to $6.5 million in local communities through Community Investments Program grants. To learn more, visit www.elks.org/enf/community.