Domestic Hunger Grants: Now accepting letters of inquiry
Hurry! Letters of Inquiry are due June 16, 2024!
In 2024, ELCA World Hunger is partnering in new and continuing ways through domestic granting, thanks to the generosity of this church. Through this year’s partnerships, ELCA World Hunger is investing in long-term sustainable transformation in communities most vulnerable to systemic injustices that lead to hunger and poverty.
In 2024, ELCA World Hunger is partnering through Domestic Hunger Grants with 149 ministries spread out across 57 synods and 41 states, including Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.
ELCA World Hunger is also investing in twelve ministries that demonstrate excellence, innovation and best practices that align with ELCA World Hunger’s priority areas in substantial, sustainable ways through one-time Big Dream grants. Big Dream grants are by invitation.
Prior to submitting a full grant proposal, grant applicants are asked to fill out a letter of inquiry (LOI) which briefly describes the project proposal. Registering on our granting portal, ELCA GrantMaker, is not required at this step. LOI Link.
Our DHG application Zoom webinar on May 2, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. CST will offer more information about the process. We will go over the new grant application process, how to submit an LOI, and answer questions from grant applicants. To join us for this virtual event, please register here. Participants will be provided with a link once registered. The webinar will be recorded and accessible via the Domestic Hunger Grant FAQ page.
The Domestic Hunger Grant application for 2025 awards opens May 1st, and we look forward to your collaboration in promoting the opportunity to ministries! Please refer to the new application cycle below and spread the word.
Application Timeline
Informational webinar for prospective applicants: May 2, 2024, at 2:00pm Central time
Letter of inquiry form open: May 1–June 16, 2024
Letter of inquiry review: June 17–August 4, 2024
Response to the letter of inquiry (decline or accept): August 23, 2024
Invited applicants to complete grant application in ELCA GrantMaker: August–September 2024
Review and communication between ELCA World Hunger staff and grant applicants on proposal: August–October 2024
Award notifications shared with applicants: November 2024
2025 Domestic Hunger Grants start date: March 2025
The world faces complex challenges, but we know that God stirs up wellsprings of hope that inspire generosity and tireless efforts for peace, justice and a future filled with good things. Thank you for being a sign of hope through your support of and partnership with ELCA World Hunger. If you have any questions or feedback, please contact us at hunger@ELCA.org.