Special Grants

Startup and Expansion Grant Opportunity for At-Risk Afterschool and Summer Meal Programs

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is now accepting applications for the Startup and Expansion Grant for At-Risk Afterschool and Summer Meal Programs. This funding opportunity supports eligible startup and expansion costs that help organizations increase access to nutritious meals through USDA summer and afterschool meal programs, including SFSP, CACFP At-Risk Afterschool, and NSLP Seamless Summer Option.

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

Interested applicants can review the Request for Grant Applications (RFA), eligibility requirements, and application instructions in OregonBuys (No. S-58100-00015812-1).

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

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