The Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons' Fund Of Benevolence gives practical, member-centered support to Mark Masons, Knights Templar, Secret Monitor petitioners, and their families, while also funding select charitable projects and partner organizations. A notable share of its giving goes to hardship relief, bursaries, and capital needs such as household repairs, mobility aids, and children’s charities. It also supports some external worthy causes through structured programs and often channels support through internal petitions or affiliated provincial/divisional fundraising rather than open competition.
Primarily petition-based and program-specific, with grants assessed through committee review; some funds are distributed annually or via match-funding arrangements. Grant sizes vary by program, from modest individual hardship support to capital grants and bursaries, with some offerings explicitly capped or ringfenced. Several programs are invite-only or routed through provincial/divisional structures, so giving is relationship-driven rather than through broad open calls.
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Approach through the relevant Masonic structure or named fund rather than a general public application portal. Check eligibility carefully: many grants are limited to members, families, petitioners, or affiliated charities, and some programs do not accept unsolicited proposals. Where applicable, prepare a clear petition or divisional request showing need, impact, and alignment with the specific fund’s criteria.
Current and upcoming funding from The Grand Lodge Of Mark Master Masons' Fund Of Benevolence that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Petitions are reviewed through the Provincial Vice-Chancellor and Great Priory process. For support to the Eye Hospital Group, donations and appeals are directed to the St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group.
Deadline: Not specified; petition and donation forms are available on the page.
Who can apply: The page states that the fund provides match funding support and also makes grants to Secret Monitor petitioners. Charitable and match-funded requests are processed through the fund's forms and guidelines.
Deadline: Not specified; appears to accept applications as forms are posted.
Who can apply: Applications are usually submitted via a Lodge Almoner and Provincial Almoner; charity and grant cases are considered on their merits. Some examples on the page include capital grants for registered clubs and direct support to charities.
Deadline: Varies by petition or program; some support is routed through festivals and committee review.
Who can apply: Requests must be for capital grants ringfenced for children up to age 18. The fund does not support conference costs, fundraising events, salaries, or general running costs. Charities funded in the previous two years are not eligible.
Deadline: Not specified; division-led submission process.
Who can apply: Individual applicants should apply via their Lodge Almoner or Provincial Grand Almoner. Charitable organisations must be registered charities (England & Wales) or Mark Provinces/Districts; organisations that received an MBF grant in the previous 5 years may be disadvantaged for further awards. Certain exclusions: salaries, bursaries, research projects, unspecified general running costs, well-endowed charities, and organisations that misused previous grants.
Who can apply: Knight applicants apply via their Preceptory/Provincial Vice-Chancellor for approval before being sent to Great Priory. If applicant is also a member of Mark or O.S.M., grants may be taken proportionally from each fund.
Who can apply: Applicants are typically Conclaves, Provincial/District Conclaves or local charities supported by the Order of the Secret Monitor. Donation/honorific levels apply for supporters; match funding applications considered.
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