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Find similar grantsPA Hunger-Free Campus Grants is sponsored by Pennsylvania Department of Education. This program provides funding to address food insecurity at colleges and private licensed schools across Pennsylvania. Initiatives include meal-sharing programs, aligning campus dining plans with SNAP eligibility, and distributing grocery gift cards.
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Pennsylvania Hunger Free Campus Initiative | Department of Education | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania PA EmpowerU Pennsylvania Hunger-Free Campus Initiative Over one-third of students know someone who dropped out of college due to food insecurity during the pandemic. Roughly 52% of students who faced food or housing insecurity in 2020 did not apply for support because they did not know how.
Colleges and universities across the country are taking steps to address these issues so students can focus on their education instead of where to find their next meal. The Office of the First Lady, Mrs. Lori Shapiro, fully endorses the PA Hunger-Free Campus Initiative, which began in 2022.
In 2025-26, the work continues to build a coalition of colleges and universities focused on addressing hunger and other basic needs for their students; creating opportunities for connection among student hunger advocates; providing resources and strategies for campuses; and supporting opportunities to apply for grants related to addressing food insecurity.
</p>\r\n<p>The PA Department of Education (PDE) wanted to share an important update to the Hunger Free Designation program. </p>\r\n<p>As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting institutions in addressing student food insecurity, several updates to the program will be made to better align with the current need and best practices.
</p>\r\n<p>Effective June 1, 2026, the following changes will take place:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Designations will run on a yearly, not quarterly basis, to align with the release of the Hunger Free Campus Grant application process. New/Renewal forms will be available starting June 1, 2026 - August 1, 2026. The link to the forms is: <a href=\"https://forms.
cloud. microsoft/g/K95cjigdre\">https://forms. cloud.
microsoft/g/K95cjigdre</a></li>\r\n<li>New/Renewal forms will improve clarity and efficiency and provide enhanced reporting requirements to better capture program impact and outcomes. </li>\r\n<li>New/Renewal designations will be due by August 1 to be eligible to apply for the Hunger Free Campus Grant.
</li>\r\n<li>New applicants for the Hunger Free Designation, after review and approval from PDE, will become Hunger Free designees for 1-year. After year 1, upon review and approval of your application for renewal, the designation will become Hunger Free+.
</li>\r\n<li>All current designees who reapply and after review and approval from PDE, become Hunger Free+</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>What does this mean for your institution: Institutions currently holding the Hunger Free or Hunger Free+ Designation, after review and approval of your application, will become or maintain Hunger Free+ designees.
We ask that you review the updated criteria in the application renewal and ensure continued alignment during the next renewal cycle. Additional guidance and resources will be provided to support you through these updates. </p>\r\n<h2>Grants</h2>\r\n<p>Governor Josh Shapiro successfully advocated for $1,000,000 in the FY 2025-2026 budget to support postsecondary institutions' efforts on addressing student hunger needs on campus.
Commencing August 2022, postsecondary institutions were invited to apply for the PA Hunger-Free Campus or PA Hunger-Free Campus+ designation to demonstrate their commitment to addressing these needs and diminishing barriers for learners. Institutions that have received the designation by August 31, 2025, are invited to submit an application for consideration to receive funds to address food insecurity on campus.
</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/education/documents/resources/hungerfree/2025-2026-pa-hunger-free-rfa. pdf\">2026-27 PA Hunger-Free Campus Request for Application</a> (PDF)<br>\r\n</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/education/documents/resources/hungerfree/2026%20pa%20hunger%20free%20campus%20grant%20application.
pdf\">2026-27 PA Hunger-Free Campus Grant Application</a> (PDF)</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/copapwp-pagov/en/agencies/education/resources/student/empoweru/resources-for-institutions/grants/pennsylvania-hunger-free-campus-initiative/grant-awardees.
html\">2026-27 PA Hunger-Free Campus Grant Awardees</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>For more information on the Pennsylvania Hunger-Free Campus Initiative, please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:RA-EDHUNGERFREECAMPUS@pa. gov\">RA-EDHUNGERFREECAMPUS@pa. gov</a>.
</p>\r\n"}}"> The Office of the First Lady, Mrs. Lori Shapiro, fully endorses the PA Hunger-Free Campus Initiative, which began in 2022.
In 2025-26, the work continues to build a coalition of colleges and universities focused on addressing hunger and other basic needs for their students; creating opportunities for connection among student hunger advocates; providing resources and strategies for campuses; and supporting opportunities to apply for grants related to addressing food insecurity.
The PA Department of Education (PDE) wanted to share an important update to the Hunger Free Designation program. As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting institutions in addressing student food insecurity, several updates to the program will be made to better align with the current need and best practices.
Effective June 1, 2026, the following changes will take place: Designations will run on a yearly, not quarterly basis, to align with the release of the Hunger Free Campus Grant application process. New/Renewal forms will be available starting June 1, 2026 - August 1, 2026. The link to the forms is: https://forms.
cloud. microsoft/g/K95cjigdre New/Renewal forms will improve clarity and efficiency and provide enhanced reporting requirements to better capture program impact and outcomes. New/Renewal designations will be due by August 1 to be eligible to apply for the Hunger Free Campus Grant.
New applicants for the Hunger Free Designation, after review and approval from PDE, will become Hunger Free designees for 1-year. After year 1, upon review and approval of your application for renewal, the designation will become Hunger Free+.
All current designees who reapply and after review and approval from PDE, become Hunger Free+ What does this mean for your institution: Institutions currently holding the Hunger Free or Hunger Free+ Designation, after review and approval of your application, will become or maintain Hunger Free+ designees. We ask that you review the updated criteria in the application renewal and ensure continued alignment during the next renewal cycle.
Additional guidance and resources will be provided to support you through these updates. Governor Josh Shapiro successfully advocated for $1,000,000 in the FY 2025-2026 budget to support postsecondary institutions' efforts on addressing student hunger needs on campus.
Commencing August 2022, postsecondary institutions were invited to apply for the PA Hunger-Free Campus or PA Hunger-Free Campus+ designation to demonstrate their commitment to addressing these needs and diminishing barriers for learners. Institutions that have received the designation by August 31, 2025, are invited to submit an application for consideration to receive funds to address food insecurity on campus.
2026-27 PA Hunger-Free Campus Request for Application (PDF) 2026-27 PA Hunger-Free Campus Grant Application (PDF) 2026-27 PA Hunger-Free Campus Grant Awardees For more information on the Pennsylvania Hunger-Free Campus Initiative, please contact us at RA-EDHUNGERFREECAMPUS@pa. gov . Resources for Institutions Frequently Asked Questions
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Postsecondary institutions in Pennsylvania, including colleges and private licensed schools. New/Renewal designations are due by August 1 to be eligible to apply for the grant. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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PA Hunger-Free Campus Grants is funded by Pennsylvania Department of Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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