ELCA World Hunger Domestic Hunger Grant - Letter of Inquiry Period is now open

ELCA World Hunger initiatives promote food security, justice and sustainable change with partners around the world. For more information on how to apply visit https://sway.cloud.microsoft/uQKO5j0xUCQEoELl?ref=Link or reach out directly to Roselle Tenorio at 773-380-1719 or roselle.tenorio@elca.org for specific questions. 

Timeline:

  • Letter of inquiry form open: Wednesday, April 15th – Wednesday, July 1st 2026
  • Letter of inquiry review: Monday, July 13th – September 15th, 2026
  • Response to the letter of inquiry (deny or accept): October 30, 2026
  • Invited applicants to complete grant application in ELCA GrantMaker: October – December 2026
  • Review and communication between ELCA World Hunger staff and grant applicants on proposal: October – December 2026
  • Award notifications shared with applicants: January 2027
  • 2027 Domestic Hunger Grants start date: March 1, 2027