Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows and Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows Programs
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The Bill Emerson Hunger Fellowship Program is to address hunger and poverty in the United States. The Mickey Leland Hunger Fellowship Program is to address international hunger and other humanitarian needs. The purposes of the Fellowships Programs are to: encourage future leaders of the U.S. to pursue careers in humanitarian and public service; recognize the needs of low-income people and hungry people; provide assistance to people in need; seek public policy solutions to the challenges of hunger and poverty; provide training and development opportunities for to such leaders through placement in programs operated by appropriate organizations or entities; and increase awareness of the importance of public service.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Other
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Annual congressional earmark to one entity.
Award Procedure
Applicant must meet the non-competitive grant submissions requirements for completeness and conformity in a grant application, project description and budget. FNS will determine the technical merit of the grant application, approve the proposal and then make a grant award.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 30 to 60 days
Program details & compliance
Description
The Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program trains and inspires new leaders in the movement to end hunger and poverty in the United States. The Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows Program trains emerging leaders in the movement to end hunger worldwide. Each class of twelve to fifteen dedicated fellows develops the tools and skills they need to become effective change agents, advancing the goal of a hunger-free world by strengthening host organizations and building food and nutrition security at the field and policy level.
Mission Categories
Primary: Work Education
Other categories:
Food Security
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
In accordance with the authorizing legislation and 2 CFR Part 2.19 and 2.57, the Administrator as delegated by the Secretary, is directed to offer a grant to the Congressional Hunger Center to administer these fellowship programs. Funding is provided to the Congressional Hunger Center to train and inspire leaders who work to end hunger. The Congressional Hunger Center is the grantee; they are provided funding to achieve the purposes of the Fellowship Programs as noted above. The fellowships established shall provide experience and training to develop the skills and understanding necessary to improve the humanitarian conditions and the lives of individuals who suffer from hunger, including - (I) training in direct service to the hungry in conjunction with community-based organizations through a program or field placement; and (II) experience in policy development through placement in a governmental entity or nonprofit organization.
Required Documentation
Forms: SF 424, SF 424 (a), SF-LLL
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements