Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows and Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows Programs

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.

Who Can Apply

• Other

Who Benefits

• Public nonprofit institution/organization

Assistance Types

• Grant

Program Contact

Greg.Walton@fns.usda.gov
7033051575