Hunger and Homeless Grants

Hunger and Homeless Grants

Funder: Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless

Program Purpose: General grant program supporting Minnesota non-profits providing hunger relief and homeless services through funding for equipment, facilities, and operational needs.

Geographic Scope

• Minnesota (MN, US)
• Serves statewide network of food shelves, homeless shelters, and hunger/homelessness relief agencies

Funding Focus

Grants support a wide range of needs including:
• Food Service Equipment: Commercial refrigerators, freezers, stoves, ovens, dishwashers, coolers, griddles, steam tables, microwaves
• Shelter Facilities: Beds, mattresses, bedding, sleeping bags, washing machines, dryers, water heaters
• Building Infrastructure: Door replacements, security systems, security locks, flooring repairs, insulation, electrical upgrades, HVAC work, handicap accessibility
• Storage & Safety: Shelving, storage equipment, security technology
• Transportation: Bus passes for homeless individuals
• Operations: Outreach supplies, hotel vouchers for emergency shelter
• Conference Support: Sponsorship for statewide conferences on homelessness
• Capital Equipment: Commercial vehicles (box trucks), forklifts, dock equipment

Eligible Applicants

• Non-profit organizations
• Food shelves
• Homeless shelters
• Domestic violence shelters
• Housing organizations serving homeless populations
• Youth services agencies
• Faith-based organizations providing hunger/homeless services
• Food rescue operations

Award Examples (2017-2018)

• Awards typically range from $800 to $13,768
• Average grants in $3,000-$10,000 range
• Multiple award cycles per year with varying funding amounts

Recurrence

• Monthly or quarterly award cycles observed from 2017-2018 grant announcements

Contact Information

Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless
• Address: 2909 S. Wayzata Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55405
• Phone: 612-338-5577
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: oyh.org