RFA for Competitive Farm to School Grant Funds

The Oregon Department of Education is offering the Farm to School Competitive Reimbursement Grant (S-58100-00017390) to eligible grantees to increase the purchase and promotion of food produced or processed within the state of Oregon. The program provides reimbursement for eligible food purchases at 75 percent of the expense, while other reasonable costs—such as packaging, labor, and infrastructure—are reimbursed at 100 percent, capped at 25 percent of the total award. Indirect administrative costs are further limited to 10 percent of the total award. Funding is distributed across four tiers based on non-competitive grant amounts, with total available funds across all tiers totaling 2.2 million dollars. Applications are submitted via a Smartsheet form and are evaluated based on a 24-point scoring methodology, with awards granted to the highest-ranking responsive applicants. For processed foods, applicants must provide specific evidence of Oregon-grown ingredients through processor statements or manufacturer formulation documents. Grant funds are disbursed on a cost-incurred basis through the EGMS system, and all reimbursement requests must be submitted by August 14, 2027, accompanied by the required expenditure report. The solicitation was issued on August 3, 2026, with a final closing date of June 30, 2027.