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Start-Up and Expansion Grants – Summer Meals and Afterschool Meals & Snacks Program

Start-Up and Expansion Grants – Summer Meals and Afterschool Meals & Snacks Program. Objectives. Overview: USDA At-Risk Afterschool Meal & Snack Program & the Summer Food Service Program Benefits of Offering USDA Meal Programs Grant Opportunity

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Start-Up and Expansion Grants – Summer Meals and Afterschool Meals & Snacks Program

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  1. Start-Up and Expansion Grants – Summer Meals and Afterschool Meals & Snacks Program

  2. Objectives • Overview: USDA At-Risk Afterschool Meal & Snack Program & the Summer Food Service Program • Benefits of Offering USDA Meal Programs • Grant Opportunity • Oregon Department of Education Child Nutrition Programs (ODE CNP)/Partners for a Hunger Free Oregon (PHFO) Program Support & Assistance

  3. At-Risk Afterschool Meal & Snack Program and Summer Food Service Program Benefits to Families & Children: Healthy Nutrition: Meals meet USDA nutrition guidelines, providing a well-balanced, healthy meal; an invaluable resource for families. Enrichment/Educational Activities: Additional learning activities and programs keeping children engaged. Benefits to the Community: Safe Places for Children: Programs offer safe, supervised environments during out-of-school-time hours and in the summer, when many children may be left alone. Benefits to Sponsors: Sustainable Funding: Reimbursement funding is guaranteed from year to year as part of a federal USDA program, saving sponsors thousands of dollars in food costs.

  4. Grant Fundamentals Who can apply? Current Child Nutrition Sponsors Potential Sponsors (with sponsorship application on file with ODE CNP) Purpose of grant funds: To increase participation and/or expand access to the At-Risk Afterschool Meal & Snack Program, Summer Food Service Program & Seamless Summer Option, and NSLP Snack Program Maximum request? Organizations can apply for up to $20,000 maximum

  5. Grant Fundamentals Application Due Dates: (funds are first come, first served!) 2014: June 2* (last chance for SFSP funds) September 15 December 15 2015: February 16 To Apply**: ODE website: www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=4013 *June 2 awardees must expend all funds by Oct 2ndand make final reimbursement claims in by Nov 30th **Please read full instructions before beginning your application*

  6. What Can I Apply For? • Food service equipment (ovens, refrigerators, tables) • Sanitation/health depart. site inspection fees and necessary repairs • Outreach activities and materials (max $1,000 per site) • Food transportation equipment (Cambro coolers, dollies, and carts) • Vehicle mileage reimbursement • Staff Costs*(food service, activity implementation, outreach) • Enrichment or educational equipment and supplies • Other related expenses that will increase participation • *Payroll records (including itemized timesheets if staff play multiple roles) are • required in order to receive any staffing reimbursements. All staffing and • operational costs MUST include a sustainability plan*

  7. Get Started Now! NEW Sponsor Application ODE CNP: (503) 947-5894 Current Sponsor Questions At-Risk Afterschool – Darcy Miller (503) 947-5899 darcy.miller@state.or.us SFSP – Barbara Cracknell (503) 947-5911 barbara.cracknell@state.or.us Grant Application Support/Technical Assistance Contact PHFO: Lesley Nelson (503) 595-5501 x 307 lesley@oregonhunger.org

  8. Questions? ODE CNP Web Site for Grant www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=4013 ***Please read full instructions before beginning your application***

  9. The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.)If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complain form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.govIndividuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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