Special Grants

Startup and Expansion Grants for At-Risk Afterschool and Summer Meal Programs

During the 2025-2027 biennium the Oregon Department of Education has approximately $562,000 available for At-Risk Afterschool Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Seamless Summer Option (SSO), and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Startup and Expansion grants. Organizations that sponsor these programs are eligible for up to $20,000 per biennium. These funds are pass-through funds provided by the State of Oregon and administered by the Oregon Department of Education Child Nutrition Programs (ODE CNP).

Eligible Programs Startup and Expansion Resources

Looking for ideas or resources to expand your program? Check out these resources highlighting successful programs and what expansion strategies have worked for them.

SFSP Promotion Resources

SFSP Meals Toolkit

No Kid Hungry Afterschool At-Risk Best Practices

CACFP At-Risk Afterschool Meals Best Practices
CACFP At-Risk Afterschool - How to Participate Fact Sheet.

Application Forms

Startup and Expansion Grant RFA - Open Soon

Please see the Request For Application for deadlines and more information. For questions regarding the Startup and Expansion Grant, please submit via Smartsheet Form.

Application Resources

Photo/Video Release Permission Form

Determining Grant Expense Allocations

Expense Documentation Requirements

Outreach Coordinator

For CACFP, SFSP or SSO program participation questions please email cathy.brock@ode.oregon.gov

Post-Grant Award Items

Claim Expense Report
Final Report