Light A Single Candle is a private foundation dedicated to the relief of poverty through effective partnerships. It focuses on food support, food security, and food sustainability; microbusiness and economic development; and the development of individuals, families, and communities towards self-determination and an improved standard of living.
The grant program welcomes unsolicited proposals that align with the foundation's geographic and focus areas, supporting a broad range of projects. Priority areas include food support, security, and sustainability through methods like emergency feeding, subsistence farming, and sustainable food programs; social entrepreneurship and microdevelopment focusing on community-based food initiatives that address poverty and improve economic opportunities; and poverty relief efforts aimed at enhancing self-determination and living standards through access to clean water, improved sanitation, housing development, and more. The grant process is inclusive of first-time applicants, who are required to submit a Letter of Inquiry, and the Board of Directors reviews proposals quarterly.