Becoming the Best Neighbors on Earth Sep 19, 2024

To celebrate National Good Neighbor Day, take a look at a few ways that Lodges use CIP grants to be great neighbors in their communities.

A New Semester at "Elks University" Aug 14, 2024

School is almost back in session, but some Elks Lodges prioritize education all year round. Click here to read how Beacon and Impact Grants can be used to spread knowledge from the Elks to the community.

Spotlighting Service Jul 24, 2024

Five Lodges won bonus CIP grants of $2,000 by entering the Spotlight on Service raffle at the Elks National Convention. But every Lodge can make a difference in the community with their Spotlight Grant--for examples on three that do just that, read on!

Summer with the CIP Jun 19, 2024

It's officially summer, and we're celebrating by highlighting some of the ways that Elks Lodges use CIP grants to serve their communities during the hotter months.

CIP: A Year in Review Jun 18, 2024

In 2023-24, we started to realize the long-term effects of the pandemic, and the Elks worked hard to serve Lodge communities with Community Investments Program grants. Through the 2023-24 grant year, the CIP granted nearly $12.5 million in Beacon, Gratitude and Spotlight Grants to Elks Lodges. Review the highlights here!

CIP 2023-24 Survey Results May 30, 2024

View More News We surveyed Lodges to get feedback on the Lodge experience when using CIP grants to help Elks build stronger communities. 529 Lodges weighed in on the 2024 CIP year—see their responses here!