APPLY FOR A SWIPE GRANT FOR YOUR CAMPUS

SWIPE GRANTS ARE BACK FOR OUR FALL 2024 CYCLE!

We’re thrilled to announce that the Swipe Grants application is open beginning August 12, 2024 through September 20, 2024. Swipe Out Hunger campus partners can apply for a chance to be selected to receive a grant of up to $6,000 to support their food security initiatives in the 2024-2025 academic year. We can’t wait to uplift your program’s work to support students!

Swipe Grant applications for Fall 2024 are closed.

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Swipe Out Hunger is proud to adopt an equitable approach to grant distribution that aligns with our organizational core values, focusing on supporting campus pantries in need as well as historically underfunded institutions. We remain dedicated to consistently enhancing equity and accessibility across our support services, resources, and opportunities within the network.

CAMPUSES THAT MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA ARE ELIGIBLE

  • Be an official Swipe Out Hunger campus partner
  • Completed our 2024 Campus Leader Survey
  • Campus food security initiative is located within the United States
  • The application submitted belongs to a food security specific initiative such as a basic needs hub, campus pantry, meal donation program, etc.
  • Pledge to increase impact among students with this funding

For questions about eligibility and filling out this application please watch the Swipe Grant application Q&A session, read our FAQs or email us at [email protected].

HOW PAST GRANT RECIPIENTS USED THEIR FUNDING

Missouri Western State University hired a student manager to expand hours of operation and increase reach through social media. Then, they institutionalized this cost to continue to expand access and marketing!

Moravian University bought a freezer, which enabled them to stretch their budget by having the ability to purchase items from their local food bank in bulk that they weren’t able to store before the freezer purchase.

Eastern Washington University bought eggs, dairy products, and other perishable ingredients to help students have the supplies to cook healthy meals at home. The demand was so high that they were able to reprioritize their budget moving forward to try to offer these goods more regularly.

Learn more about past Swipe Grant recipients here.

APPLICATION TIMELINE

  • Application Opens: August 12, 2024
  • Swipe Grant Q&A Session: August 13, 2024 – Read our Swipe Grant FAQs
  • Application Closes: September 20, 2024
  • Recipients Notified: October 2024
  • Grant Period: October 2024 – April 2025
  • Reporting Requirements Due: April 18, 2025

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

If selected, you will be required to submit the following:

  • Metrics: total number of students served during the grant period 
  • Spending Report: how you used the funds during the grant period 
  • Student Impact Stories: share how students were impacted by the funding
  • Feedback: what was great and how we can strengthen the Swipe Grant program
  • Evaluation: invite students to participate in annual Swipe Out Hunger Student Survey

Swipe Out Hunger assumes no liability for expenditures.