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, housing, job readiness, clean water, human rights, policy change, leadership development and more. Together, these ministries are part of a comprehensive approach to breaking the cycle of poverty and hunger – for good.
To learn more about ELCA World Hunger and apply, check out the resources on this page.
Accompaniment of communities toward a just world where all are fed means breaking down barriers between neighbors, ensuring just laws and policies for all and addressing the root causes of hunger. That’s why ELCA World Hunger is excited to partner with ministries and projects that are transformative, holistic and integrated, providing bread for today and hope for tomorrow.
Transformative
Transformative ministries work to break down barriers, reduce inequality and build strong relationships that can move us toward a just world where all are fed. Transformative ministries build relationships across the lines that divide our communities with an eye toward justice for all. This might look like projects focused on reducing disparities based on race, gender, economic status, sexuality or citizenship.
Holistic
The ELCA is called to be both a serving and liberating presence in the world, meeting the immediate needs of neighbors through mercy and working for long-term, systemic change through advocacy. For example, many holistic ministries start with food—and then address the broader challenges that lie at the root of hunger and poverty. Holistic ministries may address these root causes by creating opportunities for people facing hunger to advocate for meaningful policy change, or they may organize people most affected for collective, community action.
Integrated
Integrated ministries draw on the many strengths of communities to respond to need in multiple, related ways. Maybe this means providing food for families while advocating for affordable housing, building case management into a financial literacy program or providing safe space for people who are vulnerable while offering job readiness assistance. Addressing multiple causes of hunger and poverty through integrated services can make ministries and projects more sustainable and effective.
Click the image below to read the story of Table Grace Café, an integrated ministry in Omaha, Neb.
Grant Awards
Criteria
What you need to apply
Application Timeline
The application period for Domestic Hunger Grants has closed. Please check back in March 2019 for updates on next year's grant cycle.
To learn more about Domestic Hunger Grants and the new ELCA Grantmaker system, click on the link below for FAQ and a recorded webinar that reviews our granting priorities and covers the basics of applying.
Webinar and FAQs
ELCA World Hunger
8765 West Higgins Rd, Chicago, IL, 60631
800-638-3522 ext. 2616
We are the church that shares a living, daring confidence in God's grace. Liberated by our faith, we embrace you as a whole person--questions, complexities and all. Join us as we do God's work in Christ's name for the life of the world.
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
