Farm to CNP Education Grant

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) Procurement, under department 58101, is soliciting proposals for the "Farm to CNP Education Grant" program, as detailed in RFP number S-58100-00014981. This grant program aims to enhance farm-to-school education initiatives within Oregon's Child Nutrition Programs (CNP). The scope of this RFP includes two grant types: Mini-Grants and Capacity Sustaining/Building Full Grants. The Mini-Grants focus on supporting smaller, localized farm-to-CNP educational activities. The Capacity Sustaining/Building Full Grants are intended for organizations seeking to expand or establish more comprehensive and sustainable farm-to-CNP programs. Key requirements for proposals include adherence to the evaluation criteria outlined in Attachments B and C, which detail the scoring methodology for Mini-Grants and Full Grants, respectively. Applicants must also follow the sample application formats provided in Attachments D and E. A detailed budget, using the provided worksheet in Attachment F and sample budget in Attachment G, is mandatory. Proposals should also demonstrate a clear understanding of the program's goals and objectives, as well as a feasible plan for implementation and evaluation. Contact person is Clint Hall.