ELCA World Hunger’s mission centers on working collaboratively to create a just world where all are fed. This mission embraces a comprehensive approach to addressing and breaking the cycle of poverty and hunger in various communities across the United States and the Caribbean.
The Domestic Hunger Grants program supports congregations and their partners aiming to tackle local challenges related to food security, clean water, housing, job readiness, human rights, policy change, leadership development, and more. By leveraging community strengths, the program seeks to enact sustainable changes that address the root causes of poverty and hunger. Priority is given to projects that focus on food security, clean water access, affordable housing, job access, human rights enhancement, policy change, among other areas. Grants are awarded on a three-year cycle, with a maximum of $10,000 per year, dependent on the availability of funds and successful annual evaluations.