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The Oregon Department of Education Child Nutrition Programs is offering Startup and Expansion Grants for At-Risk Afterschool and Summer Meal Programs for the 2025-2027 biennium. With a total funding pool of over 562,000 dollars, the program provides reimbursements to sponsors and partners to expand access and increase participation in USDA nutrition programs, specifically the Summer Food Service Program, the Child and Adult Care Food Program At-Risk Afterschool Program, and the National School Lunch Program Seamless Summer Option. Individual grants are anticipated to not exceed 20,000 dollars per successful applicant. The performance period runs from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. Eligible applicants, including Oregon public school districts, government agencies, community-based organizations, and non-profits, must submit their applications via Smartsheet by March 31, 2027. Funding is available for specific cost categories, including food service equipment, sanitation inspection repairs and fees, transportation, outreach and enrichment, and labor costs. Awards are based on a scoring methodology that evaluates the use of grant funds, the potential to increase program participation, and the long-term sustainability of the project. Grantees are required to maintain strict confidentiality of program information and ensure all food service activities and equipment meet necessary sanitation and safety standards.