Community Charity
Our lodges are places where neighbors come together, families share meals, and children grow up. We invest in our communities through programs that help children grow up healthy and drug-free, meet the needs of today’s veterans, and improve the quality of life.
Our Work in Idaho Matters
Across Idaho our members work as a team to sponsor programs that build stronger communities through scholarships, medical research, recreational opportunities, and lots more.
Youth Services
Idaho Elks are committed to assisting our youngest and most vulnerable citizens. They are our nation's most valuable asset. They represent the future of our great nation.
Veteran's Services
Idaho's veterans and military members deserve our enduring gratitude for thier service. We create veteran's programs with a special focus on service to those in need.
Community Investments
The CIP Program invests in ISEA communities through Lodge grants that help Elks meet local needs. They provide much needed improvements to each Idaho community we serve.
Our Work in Idaho Matters
We bring a wide variety of programs, funding, and activities to Idaho Communities. Our goal is to make an impact!
Supporting Youth
The Elks Youth Activity Committee sponsors various programs from local lodges to more propular programs at national level.
Scholarships – Every year Elks National Foundation gives out $3.65 million in college scholarships for high school seniors. Learn More
Hoop Shoot™ – For Students all across Idaho benefit from the Hoop Shoot™ program. Learn More.
Drug Awareness – We believe in providing accurate information regarding Drug Awareness. Learn More
Americanism Essay Contest – A patriotic theme based writing contest for students 5th – 8th grade.
Soccer Shoot – This program is intended for toddlers to teenagers.
Dictionary Project – This effort has been bringing nearly 10 million dictionaries to schools and students.
Antlers – For young people ages 12-21.
Promise Grants – Offer lodges a chance to be a positive influence in their communities by holding an event that builds the character and competence of local youth.
Supporting Veterans
“So long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them.”
The Elks National Veterans Service Commission takes that pledge one step further, and promises service to our nation’s veterans and military members, with a special focus on service to those in need.
Thousands of Elks volunteers give generously of their time, energy and resources to serve veterans and military to ensure that pledge is not an idle one.
Today, our volunteers provide direct service to veterans in more than 330 facilities each month. Through our grants to Elks Lodges, we connect with veterans and military members in their communities, providing them with services where they live. We help veterans rehabilitate and thrive through adaptive sports programs and therapy kits. Our Welcome Home initiative is reaching out to some of our most vulnerable veterans: those who are experiencing homelessness.
Freedom Grant
Freedom Grants offer a unique opportunity to harness the Elks’ passion for serving veterans and military members and turn it into projects that offer tangible results. Learn More
Supporting Communities
The Community Investment Program (CIP) invests in ISEA communities through Lodge grants that help Elks meet local needs. They provide much needed improvements to each Idaho community we serve.
Spotlight Grants – These grants are available to every Lodge to shine the light on COVID-19 relief, for there is no more pressing issue facing American communities than the response to the pandemic. Learn More
Beacon Grants – Every Lodge is eligible to apply for a Beacon Grant. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Join in, and help your Lodge become a beacon of hope to the community. Learn More
Gratitude Grants – An opportunity for Elks to think about how best to serve their community and make it stronger. Learn More
Impact Grants – Impact Grants are offered to Lodges working to make a significant and meaningful difference in the community through a charitable project. Learn More
Lodge Assistance Grants – Allow Lodges to secure donations from foundations or corporations for specific Lodge charitable projects through restricted monetary donations to the ENF. Learn More
Idaho Elks Scholarship Opportunities
The Idaho State Elks Association is proud to offer scholarships to aspiring students, along with opportunities from our national programs such as the Elks National Foundation. Apply today!
Grow Your Herds
The success of the ISEA and Elks Grand Lodge mission depends on our efforts to increase our herds. Talk to your family, co-workers and friends today about joining the Elks!