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ELCA World Hunger Education and Networking Grants<\/strong> are designed to support local projects and programs in ELCA congregations, groups and\/or synods. The grant opportunity encourages ELCA congregations, groups and\/or synods to think creatively about educating, mobilizing, and expanding their networks to increase awareness of and engagement with the root causes of and solutions to hunger.<\/p>\n Education grants can be used for events, educational programs or the development of shareable resources. For networking proposals, congregation-based and synod-wide hunger leadership events and trainings will be prioritized.<\/p>\n Proposals must be submitted by a non-profit charitable organization classified as a 501(c)(3) public charity by the Internal Revenue Service, or organization that operates under the fiscal sponsorship of a 501(c)(3).<\/p>\n Submit your proposal electronically as a pdf to hunger@ELCA.org.\u00a0 Or, you can mail your proposal to:<\/strong> a brief (2-3 paragraphs) description of your congregation, group or organization and a narrative of the context in which the project, event or initiative will take place. This should clearly show what your program, congregation or group is attempting to address and how the proposal relates to the current priorities of ELCA World Hunger Education and Networking.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n a description of how the project, event or initiative will:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Goal<\/em> \u2013 a brief statement that summarizes the direction and focus of the program and defines the scope: What are you hoping to accomplish? Who will be your audience? How many people will be affected?<\/p>\n Objectives<\/em> \u2013\u00a0 statements that communicate your hopes for the program or project<\/p>\n Outcomes<\/em> \u2013 How will you measure the success of your project? Please include one process objective<\/em> (What activities will be completed in what specific time period?) and one impact outcome<\/em> (What will change in the lives of participants or in your community because of this project?)<\/p>\n Output<\/em> \u2013 Will your project create a story, resource, or learning that can be shared with the broader Church? If so, how will this be shared?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n a brief description of how the project will be implemented and funded with a projected timeline; if the project is ongoing, what is your plan for sustainable funding for the life of the project?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n a clear statement of the amount of funding you are seeking using the format below:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n the organization\u2019s name, address, contact person, email, phone number, and tax ID number<\/p>\n <\/p>\n All proposals must include a letter of support from an ELCA pastor, bishop, synod or churchwide organization staff person or Lutheran agency\/institution that explains how a relationship between the organization and ELCA World Hunger impacts\/enhances each other\u2019s work and furthers the objectives and guidelines of ELCA World Hunger, especially in education and networking.<\/p>\n
\nELCA World Hunger
\nAttn: Ryan Cumming
\n8765 W. Higgins Rd.
\nChicago, IL 60631-4101<\/p>\nPROPOSAL SECTIONS AND FORMAT \u2013 All proposals must include the following items.<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n
1. Background and Context<\/strong><\/h4>\n
2. Project Summary<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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\n<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n3. Project Goals, Objectives, Outcomes and Outputs<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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4. Project Plan and Timeline<\/strong><\/h4>\n
5. Budget<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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\n Item<\/strong><\/td>\n Amount<\/strong><\/td>\n Explanation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Put the line item label here.<\/td>\n Put the line item cost here.<\/td>\n Describe how you came to that amount. You may also use this section to further explain why you need this cost covered, if you believe that is not clear from the proposal.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n 6. Contact Information<\/strong><\/h4>\n
7. ELCA Letter of Support<\/strong><\/h4>\n
IMPORTANT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n