2023 ELCA World Hunger Education and Networking Grant application cycle is now open

March 22, 2023 Brian Flatgard

Hunger Education and Networking Grants are one of the ways ELCA World Hunger accompanies congregations, synods, organizations, partners and local teams throughout the US and the Caribbean. We know that learning about the root causes of hunger and effective responses is key to ending hunger locally and globally.

Proposals will be accepted from March 15, 2023 through November 15, 2023. Grant applications are accepted and reviewed throughout the year. Please allow 6-8 weeks for review of your application. Grants average between $1000 and $3000 and are non-renewable.

For more information see the full request for proposal in this PDF and in this post.

ELCA World Hunger Education and Networking Grants support work that:

educates and engages ELCA congregations, groups, and/or synods;
fosters the development and education of leaders and participants;
builds relationships locally, regionally and nationally; and
equips ELCA members and neighbors to work toward a just world where all are fed.

ELCA World Hunger Education and Networking Grants are designed for projects that provide educational opportunities to deepen participants’ understanding of poverty and hunger (including root causes and intersectional issues) and equip participants to work toward effective solutions.

Projects involving direct service within communities are only eligible if the service happens within a program for service learning. If your project involves direct service, ELCA World Hunger’s Domestic Hunger Grants may be more appropriate for your needs.

Previous grantees have included:

synod-wide bike rides to promote hunger awareness;
service learning events for youth and young adults;
online and in-person workshops;
community organizing training;
creation of new resources to help participants learn about hunger; and
local research projects to help others learn more about hunger, health, and housing in their community.

The work of grantees in the past has focused on a wide variety of areas, including climate change and sustainability, housing security, racial justice, worker justice, reducing food waste and economic justice.

Eligibility

To be eligible for an ELCA World Hunger Education and Networking Grant, proposals must be:

received through the ELCA’s online Grantmaker portal from March 15 to November 15, 2023;
submitted by a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization;
focused on education, engagement, and networking toward a just world where all are fed; and consistent with ELCA World Hunger’s values and priorities (https://elca.org/domestichungergrants).
In addition, eligible projects must occur within the geographic footprint of the ELCA, which includes the United States and the Caribbean.

How to Apply

Applicants must pre-register on ELCA GrantMaker in order to access the grant application. Approval of registration may take up to ten business days, so register now at ELCA.org/grants, and submit your application by November 15th.

2023 Hunger Education and Networking Grants Invitation

ELCA World Hunger accompanies congregations, companions and partners working together to address the root causes of hunger. Our comprehensive approach starts with accompanying neighbors and local communities as they work toward sustainable, transformative solutions to hunger and poverty.

Learning about the root causes of hunger and effective responses is key to ending hunger locally and globally. ELCA World Hunger Education and Networking Grants support work that educates and engages ELCA congregations, groups, and/or synods; fosters the development and education of leaders and participants; builds relationships locally, regionally and nationally; and equips ELCA members and neighbors as they work toward a just world where all are fed.

We are excited to announce that the 2023 ELCA World Hunger Education and Networking Grant application cycle is now open! We will be accepting proposals from March 15, 2023 through November 15, 2023. Grant applications are accepted and reviewed throughout the year. Please allow 6-8 weeks for review of your application. Grants average between $1000 and $3000 and are non-renewable.

ELCA World Hunger Education and Networking Grants are designed for projects that provide educational opportunities to deepen participants’ understanding of poverty and hunger (including root causes and intersectional issues) and equip participants to work toward effective solutions.

To be eligible for an ELCA World Hunger Education and Networking Grant, proposals must be:

 received through the ELCA’s online Grantmaker portal between March 15 and November 15,
2023;
 focused on education, engagement and networking toward a just world where all are fed; and
 consistent with ELCA World Hunger’s values and priorities.
In addition, eligible projects must occur within the footprint of the ELCA, which includes the United States and the Caribbean. Applicants that are not ELCA congregations or ministries are welcome to apply and will be asked to include a letter of support from an ELCA congregation, synod, ministry or affiliated organization. Proposals cannot include pass-through fundraising for other organizations.
Previous grants have included support for congregational workshops, educational events, service- learning retreats, publication of new educational resources and awareness-raising initiatives. The work of grantees in the past have focused on a wide variety of areas, including climate change and sustainability, housing security, racial justice, worker justice, reducing food waste and community organizing training.
Applicants must pre-register on ELCA GrantMaker in order to access the grant application. Approval of registration may take up to ten business days. Register at ELCA.org/grants.
If you have questions, please contact Ryan Cumming at Ryan.Cumming@elca.org.