APPLY FOR A SWIPE GRANT
FOR YOUR CAMPUS PANTRY

SWIPE GRANTS ARE BACK FOR OUR FALL 2023 CYCLE!

We’re thrilled to announce that the application for Swipe Grants is open now through October 5, 2023. Swipe Out Hunger campus pantries can apply for a chance to be selected to receive a grant of up to $6,000 to support their pantry in the 2023-2024 academic year. We can’t wait to uplift your pantry’s work to support students!

Application window: September 5th – October 5th

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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 2023 Campus Leader Survey
  • Campus pantry is located within the United States
  • The application submitted either belongs to the campus pantry or a sub-program affiliated with the campus pantry
  • Pledge to increase impact among students with this funding

For questions about eligibility and filling out this application please see Swipe Grant application 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: September 5, 2023
  • Swipe Grant Q&A Session: September 13, 2023 – watch the recording
  • Application Closes: October 5, 2023
  • Recipients Notified: October 16 – October 20, 2023
  • Grant Period: November 2023 – April 2024
  • Reporting Requirements Due: May 1, 2024

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.