HPC Partner Agency Grant Application
To ensure funding for nonprofit agencies proven to provide nutritious food for our neighbors in need within Central Oregon
Application Process and Procedures
Purpose: The Hunger Prevention Coalition includes citizen volunteers as well as representatives of public and private groups involved in addressing hunger problems in Central Oregon. The purpose of this joint effort is to seek solutions to end hunger in Central Oregon and to improve the quantity and quality of nutritious food offered to those in need.
Process: Grants are routinely awarded on a yearly basis (funds permitting). Funds available are from the “Help Fill Empty Plates” project and various grants received for this purpose. Selected applicants will receive a percentage of the funds collected. The allocation of funds will be based on demonstrated need and on how the funds will be used. One report of fund use and outcomes will be required this funding cycle. You may reapply each cycle for a percentage of the funds available. Grant agencies who fail to submit the required report may be declined future grant HPC awards. Agencies with multiple sites must have each site apply individually.
The Grant application is now available online below. Applications must be submitted by October 31, 2024. Applicants must submit a full, yet concise, application that answers the proposal elements listed below.
Criteria: To be eligible for participation an agency must:
Operate under a current 501(c)3 tax exempt status from the IRS. New applicants must include a copy of their letter of advance ruling on their 501c3 status or other proof of non profit status. If and when new applicants receive a Letter of Final Determination from the IRS they must send a copy to the Hunger Prevention Coalition. Previous grant recipients need not include this item.
Provide food directly to our neighbors in need in the form of meals or food boxes as part of their program. Funds awarded may not be used for administrative purposes.
Have set days or times of operation with food storage or preparation in a public facility.
Have been providing food assistance for at least three months prior to date of application.
Must not require any money, property, services or participation from individuals in exchange for food.
Must use the money to increase the nutritional quality of the food distributed or expand the number of nutritious meals or food boxes provided. This could include fruits, vegetables, protein and calcium sources and/or baby foods including infant formula with iron.
checklist of required steps:
STEP 1: Complete the application below. Please review the questions, gather the necessary materials, and plan to complete the application in one session. Regrettably we do not have the ability to create accounts so you will be unable to edit or update this part of your application later. Fields with an asterisk (*) are required.
STEP 2: Download the Food Operations Financial Form , complete, and email to info@hungerpc.org or mail to: HPC, P.O. Box 8711, Bend, OR 97708-8711
STEP 3: NEW APPLICANTS ONLY must send a copy of their letter of advance ruling on their 501c3 status or other proof of nonprofit status to Robin Popp at info@hungerpc.org by the application deadline. If and when new applicants receive a Letter of Final Determination from the IRS they must send a copy to the Hunger Prevention Coalition. Previous grant recipients need not include this item.
The deadline for all steps is OCTOBER 31, 2024.
IF you have Questions about how to complete this application:
Contact Robin Popp at 541-408-1978 or rpopp1015@hotmail.com with the subject line “HPC”