Food Insecurity Grant Cycle

Food Insecurity Grant Cycle

Funder: Foundation for Health Equity (PA, US)

Focus Area: Food Insecurity

Geographic Scope: Northwest Philadelphia only, serving the following zip codes:

Eligibility Requirements

• Organization Type: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations only
• Primary Focus: Nonprofits primarily focused on food insecurity
• Cannot be: Private foundations
• Geographic Requirement: Must serve Northwest Philadelphia in specified zip codes
• Dual Focus Required: Must demonstrate BOTH direct service AND systems change efforts
• Submission Limit: One LOI per organization per calendar year
• Required Documentation: Photocopy of most recent IRS determination letter

Mission & Focus

Foundation for Health Equity provides direct support to organizations fulfilling immediate, individual needs (e.g., programs that feed hungry families) as well as addressing historical, systemic inequities (e.g., work to end food deserts). Goal is to improve systems that have historically made it difficult for people to gain and maintain health.

What Foundation Does NOT Fund

• Institutions which discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or religion/non-religion
• Grants to individuals
• Support of promotion of specific religions
• Loans, endowment, and debt reduction
• Capital campaigns

Contact Information

Abby Wochele, Director of Community Engagement

Foundation Address:
441 E. High Street, Unit 8C
Philadelphia, PA 19144
215-438-8102