The Club Grant program enables the Foundation to assist Clubs implementing NEW projects in their community!

This Program was announced in July 2008 to provide $500 matching grants for NEW projects by Optimist Clubs.

Congratulations to our 2019 Club Grant Winners!
Click here to view the winners.

Guidelines for the 2020 Club Grant Program:

Any Adult Club served by OIF is eligible to apply for a $500 grant for a NEW project of the Club. The project must start and finish between April 2020 and March 2021. Grants to Clubs will be matching grants, with Clubs expected to show plans for matching the money and reporting the results. Clubs will complete a follow-up report.

Grants are for one year only.
Club dues must be current.
Clubs might consider using the Pass Through Program to obtain donations from local businesses and Foundations.
Click Here to complete the Club Grant Application

Download The Fillable Club Grant Application Here
Click here to learn more with a Club Grant video

2020 Important Dates:

January 6, 2020: Applications available online and by fax or mail by request.
March 13, 2020: Applications must have been RECEIVED in the St. Louis office. (DO NOT send to P.O. Box!)
May 8, 2020: Winner notified and asked to identify someone to receive check at the International Convention.

For 2019 Club Grant Program Winners:

Let us know how your project went! Don’t forget to fill out the 2019 CGP Grant Final Accounting Form at the completion of your project. Complete and return this form to the Foundation offices via email clubgrant@oifoundation.org, fax (314-535-7436), or by mail; all grant recipients must fill out and return this form after your Club is finished with their event/program.

But, don’t just send the form!

We are also looking for any digital photos, photos, news articles, testimonials, and/or stories from your event or project! Tell us about your success; send these in as well!