Food For All Grants Program

Posted by on December 31, 2004

[posted from Comm-Org]

Title: Grants Program
Sponsor: Food For All

SYNOPSIS:
The program aims to end hunger and malnutrition by encouraging long-term, self-help solutions in the United States.

Deadline(s): 01/15/2005

Contact: Damein Taylor
Address: 201 Park Washington Court
Falls Church, VA 22046
U.S.A.
E-mail: damein@foodforall.org

Program URL: <a href="http://www.foodforall.org/09_grant_us.html">http://www.foodforall.org/09_grant_us.html</a>
Tel: 800-896-5101

DEADLINE NOTE
Grant applications must be formally requested by January 15, while the application deadline is February 3.

OBJECTIVES:
The program aims to end hunger and malnutrition by encouraging long-term, self-help solutions in the United States. Funding supports programs working to build community food security, improve individual and family self-reliance and create employment opportuntiies.

ELIGIBILITY
Nonprofit organizations may apply. Geographic areas currently served include the following regions: Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, New England, Northwest, West, and Southeast.

FUNDING
About $1.5 million total will be awarded. Grants typically range from $1,000 to $10,000, with an average grant of $5,000. The amount of money available to allocate in each local grant area is based on shopper donations in stores located in that geographic area.