For Nonprofits
The Worcester County Food Bank (WCFB) Fund to end Hunger was established in 2011 by the WCFB as a resource to support nonprofit organizations working towards a hunger-free Worcester County.
Timeline
Information Session | March 7, 2024 |
Application Opens | March 1, 2024 |
Application Deadline | April 19, 2024 |
Decisions | May 23, 2024 |
Payment Date | June 3, 2024 |
Areas of Support
Our Worcester County Food Bank (WCFB) Fund to end Hunger supports the following areas:
Increasing Access to Healthy Foods: such as formal meal programs, community food & nutrition resources, programs supporting marginalized communities, and programs promoting economic self-sufficiency and skillbuilding.
Building Capacity for Food Serving Organizations: such as equipment & materials and efforts to increase diversity, inclusion, equity and access.
Advocacy & Policy Change: such as advocacy efforts for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) and/or the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) and efforts to support those considered benefit ineligible.
Eligibility
- 501(c)(3) organizations or fiscally sponsored programs
- The proposed work is set to begin at a date after payment is made. (Reimbursement grants are not eligible)
- Operating costs, project expenses and/or capital expenses
Scope & Requirements
- Average grant size is $3,000
- Requests of any amount will be considered, but larger projects should demonstrate they can secure additional funding
- The proposed work must have a demonstrable impact on Worcester County residents
- Requested work for any large purchases must include a quote
- Grant should be expended within 18 months of disbursement
- In lieu of a formal report, grantees will engage in a follow up conversation with staff at the conclusion of the work
Selection Criteria
Projects will be assessed in the following areas:
- Alignment with areas of support
- Feasibility of the work: Is the organization the right folks to lead the effort, is the budget realistic and does it match the scope of work)
- Impact for Worcester County residents
What we are not able to support
- Individuals
- Businesses
- Reimbursements/ Support for work already done
How We Can Help
- Applicants are encouraged to reach out to GWCF Program staff before submitting an application to discuss project details.
- GWCF staff are happy to offer coaching on your application
- All applications receive a thorough and fair review and will be notified of your decision.
- You are encouraged to set up a feedback conversation with staff to learn more about your application review.