ELCA World Hunger Domestic Hunger Grants accompany congregations and their partners throughout the United States and Caribbean as they draw on the strengths of communities to address local issues such as food security, clean water, housing, job access, human rights, policy change, and more. Together, these ministries are part of a comprehensive approach to breaking the cycle of poverty and hunger, for good.

Priority Focus Areas

Domestic Hunger Grant Application draw on the strengths of communities to identify and address local issues such as:

• Food security

• Clean water

• Housing

• Job access

• Human rights

• Policy change

• and more

To apply, you will need to answer the following questions:

• What systemic issues are being addressed in the communities served?

• How does your organization or project plan to address systemic issues in the communities served?

• Who are the participants?

• What is the total amount you are requesting?

• Is this a single-year or a multi-year request?

• Is this request part of an existing organization or ministry or a new ministry or organization?

• Is the organization or ministry directly implementing or is it in partnership with other entities?

Awards will be for a three-year cycle, with a maximum award of $10,000 per year, contingent upon fund availability and the completion of annual evaluations.