Farm to CNP Grants - Competitive Reimbursement

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Oregon Farm to CNP Competitive Reimbursement Grant

The Competitive Reimbursement Grant (CRG) provides eligible grantees with additional funding beyond their Noncompetitive Reimbursement Grant awards. To be eligible, applicants must have received a 2025-2027 Farm to CNP Noncompetitive Reimbursement Grant award and fully expended those funds.

2025-2027 biennium applications opened August 3, 2026.

Opened August 3, 2026

June 30, 2027 - Grant period ends, all grant purchases must be made and received.

Purchases made after this date may not be claimed against 25-27 biennium Grant funds.

July 29, 2027 - All funds should be processed in EGMS.

All funds should be processed in EGMS by July 29, 2027. Grant agreements will reflect a final claim deadline of 45 days after June 30, 2027, which falls on Saturday, August 14, 2027. To ensure timely processing, it is strongly recommend to submit final claims well in advance of the deadline.

August 14, 2027 - All funds must be processed in EGMS.

No claims may be submitted or entered after this date, and no extensions will be granted. Please note, this is a Saturday.

September 30, 2027 - Final Report due.

The 2025-2027 CRG RFA can be located here: https://oregonbuys.gov/bso/external/bidDetail.sda?docId=S-58100-00017390&external=true&parentUrl=close

2025-27 CRG Claim Form Template
CRG FAQ
Processing Claims with Second Parties or Vended Meal Contracts
Oregon Harvest for Schools Directory – A tool to help school food buyers source Oregon-grown products.
Farm to CNP Combined Claims File – If you have ever wondered what other school districts and meal sites bought with their Farm to School funds, you can explore the combined claims file from SY 2024-2025. The file can be sorted by County, School District, product, vendor etc. Costs have been removed due to proprietary information. Two tabs at the bottom, one for regular grant, one for competitive grant.
Regional Technical Assistance Coordinators – Regional Coordinators can share tools and resources on incorporating more local food in school meals. Contact your Regional Coordinator for purchasing ideas and resources in your area.
Oregon Farm to School Network - Contact Melina Barker, Director of the Oregon Farm to School and School Garden Network, at melina@oregonfarmtoschool.org for more information about OFSSGN'S Regional Procurement Hubs.

USDA My Plate Website - The USDA MyPlate food groups include fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, and dairy. Learn how to use them in this ultimate guide.

Oregon Healthy Schools Webpage - Oregon Healthy Schools is dedicated to the mission that all students have the right to be safe, engaged, supported, challenged, and healthy. We recognize the research-based link between student academic achievement and health.

Any additional questions about Farm to CNP spending? Please feel free to contact us at FarmtoCNP@ode.oregon.gov.

Farm to CNP Reimbursement Grant Allowable and Unallowable Items

All claims must be reviewed by the Farm to CNP team and approved for EGMS entry.

EGMS Central Login. Login to EGMS to submit claims approved for EGMS entry.

Visit the ODE EGMS webpage for EGMS-related resources, including the User Guide, new grantee FAQs, and the EGMS Access Request Form.

Farm to CNP Grants - Competitive Reimbursement

Oregon Farm to CNP Competitive Reimbursement Grant

Grant Timeline

Application Materials

Claim Resources and Documents

Allowable and Unallowable Products

Electronic Grant Management System (EGMS)