RFA for Competitive Farm to School Grant Funds

This Oregon Department of Education grant provides competitive reimbursement to qualifying child‑nutrition entities for purchases of Oregon‑grown foods. Eligible school districts, charter schools, early‑childhood programs, and similar organizations that have already received the non‑competitive Farm‑to‑CNP grant can apply for additional “competitive” funds. The award is a reimbursement‑based grant, with tiered maximums ranging from $10,000 to $60,000 per recipient, plus a “Not‑To‑Exceed” (NTE) ceiling for new grant requests. Applicants are scored on eligibility, prior grant performance, vendor relationships, and local sourcing criteria. Funding is disbursed via Oregon’s Electronic Grants Management System after costs are incurred. • Eligible entities must have a zero balance on their existing non‑competitive grant and must be current recipients of the Farm‑to‑CNP program. • Reimbursement covers 75 % of documented Oregon‑grown food costs and 100 % of transportation costs; up to 25 % of the award may be used for indirect or ancillary expenses. • Scoring awards points for new vendor relationships, hyper‑local sourcing (≤ 100 mi), and evidence of Oregon‑origin ingredients; evidence may include MOU/LOI/PO/contract or map screenshots.