The Lion Foundation
​2025 Grant Information

The Lion Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit educational foundation. Our mission is to provide, direct, and subsidize funding for the realization of enhanced academic, cultural and athletic programs for the enjoyment, enrichment and enhancement of Camp Hill School District students and the community.

Start by Sharing Your Great Idea

• Use an online form to tell us about your GREAT IDEA
• Camp Hill School District employees must notify the building principal, and/or program supervisor such as the Technology Coordinator if technology is involved, Athletic Director if athletics is involved, Director of Special Education/Student Services for programs in this area, etc., prior to submitting grant applications.

Applications are Reviewed

• Applications are reviewed by the LF Program Coordinator, LF Executive Director, and the process of researching available funding begins
• If district approval has been met, and funding is available, the application will be sent along to the full LF Board for review and approval.

What are the deadlines? 

• The application period is ongoing.
• Applications submitted by the 1st of each month will be reviewed that month.
• Annual Program Grants for the next school year should be requested by March 31st so that they may be reviewed by the end of May.

​​Application Deadlines
​Grants:
1st of Each Month
*Except December, February & July
​
​Annual Program Grants:
(for the following school year):
March 31st 

​Award Notifications​
Application Status will be communicated by the end of the month

​Annual Program Grant status will be communicated by the beginning of July

Where do the Funds Come From?

• Each year, The Lion Foundation allocates a limited sum of unrestricted money to support grant application requests based on need and merit. Priority funding will be given to academic, athletic and cultural programs benefiting CHSD.
• Additionally, the LF holds “designated funds” which are donations received for a specific purpose and can only be used for that purpose. Designated funds include donations to athletic teams, clubs, specific academic disciplines, band, art and more!

More about Designated Funds:

• For grants using “designated funds” (such as athletic teams, clubs, donations intended for a specific purpose), a grant application can be submitted at any time throughout the year.
• The application will go through the review process where it will be determined if appropriate designated funds are available.
• Applications are then reviewed by the Executive Director, VP of Internal Affairs, and Allocations Chair, and if approved can be funded immediately.

Approval Notification

• There is no guarantee that grants will be awarded to all applicants. Each grant will be reviewed by The Lion Foundation Executive Director and the Chair of the Allocations Committee (which is the Superintendent of Schools) who will make recommendations, as part of the pre-allocations review process, to The Lion Foundation Board of Directors. Recommendations are based on merit, need and available funding.
• If your grant application is approved, you will be notified via email. This email will contain a Lion Foundation tracking number (e.g., “LF0000”) which you will need in order to access your funding. This “LF number” should be referenced in any queries regarding your grant. The email will also contain additional information on steps to take in order to access your funding.
• Funds awarded should be spent by December 30th, unless otherwise noted.
• If funding is not available, or your request was denied, you will be notified by The Lion Foundation. Your application may be put on hold and reconsidered as funding becomes available.

After you are awarded funds:

• You will receive a "GREAT IDEAS" POSTER that you must display near the place your project is being used for no less than 1 year after the grant has been awarded.
• All of your communications about a funded project/program should include a mention that it was funded in part or in whole by a Lion Foundation grant or a specific sponsor/donor.
• All printed materials funded by a Lion Foundation grant MUST INCLUDE OUR LOGO including posters, t-shirts, yard signs, etc.
• Unspent Funds: Any unspent funds remaining in the account at this time will be forfeited and reassigned.
• Evaluation Report ​Successful applicants are required to submit a brief evaluation report and photos/videos that portray the impact of the grant within 3 months of completion of the program/project. The report should include a brief statement of what was accomplished, from students, data used to assess the program, and photos/videos of the program/project. The Lion Foundation coordinates with the CHSD on its “do not photo policy” lists and uses photos in print and social media material to inspire our donors.​ ​

For further questions please contact Shari Sponic, Project Coordinator [email protected] | 717-775-5169.

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