What is the PPS Food Fund?
The PPS Food fund is a collaboration by the Foundation for Portland Public Schools (PPS) and Food Fuels Learning (FFL) and is made possible through generous donations by the community. Each contribution will go to a grassroots, school-based project that directly meets the needs of students struggling with food insecurity.
How to Donate
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A secure online contribution can be made at:
https://foundationforpps.kindful.com In the select a campaign drop down menu, please choose: PPS Food Fund. (Please note – all contributions made online are assessed a fee from the payment processor (Stripe.) This will decrease the amount of your gift by about 3 percent.) |
Checks should be made payable to:
Foundation for Portland Public Schools (or FPPS) 353 Cumberland Avenue Portland, ME 04101 Attn: Jeanine Bischoff In the memo line, please write: PPS Food Fund |
Food Fund Grant Awardees 2019
The Portland Public Schools (PPS) Food Fund gives community members the opportunity to invest in projects that build food security for PPS students and their families. Food Fuels Learning (FFL), with support from Superintendent Botana, began raising money for the Food Fund early this year. It just completed its first round of Food Fund mini-grants, which went to three inspiring school-based projects.
- “Stocking The King Food Pantry” received $400 to ensure food insecure students have consistent, reliable access to nutritious food.
- “Garden Education Supplies and Materials,” received $300 to provide teachers at Riverton School with lesson kits on gardening and the resulting nourishing food for their students.
- “Friday Food Partner Program,” received $200 which will allow the food pantry at Casco Bay High School to purchase a cart for storing and distributing food to students and families.
Apply for a Food Fund Grant
What is the Food Fund?
Hosted by the Foundation for Portland Public Schools and made possible with donations from the community, the fund builds food security for Portland Public Schools (PPS) students with investments determined by Food Fuels Learning (FFL). It is intended to support comprehensive food access for families most vulnerable to food insecurity within the school food system.
How do I know if I can apply?
All applicants must illustrate that the proposed project:
How much money could I get for my project?
For projects that benefit one school grants will given out in the $100 - $400 range. For collaborative projects (multi-school) grants will be given in the $100 - $1,500 range.
What is the timeline for applying and getting funding?
Release of RFP September 16
Proposal Due Date October 30
Proposal Review November 2 - November 13
Grantees Announced November 20
Grants Distributed December 1
Before applying, please carefully read the Request for Proposals below. If you still have questions after reading that document, please contact info@ccfoodsecurity.org.
Hosted by the Foundation for Portland Public Schools and made possible with donations from the community, the fund builds food security for Portland Public Schools (PPS) students with investments determined by Food Fuels Learning (FFL). It is intended to support comprehensive food access for families most vulnerable to food insecurity within the school food system.
How do I know if I can apply?
All applicants must illustrate that the proposed project:
- Bolsters the food security of PPS students
- Advances at least one, but preferably more, recommendation(s) from the ‘Food Fuels Learning: A Portland Public Schools Food Security Needs Assessment.' For a complete list of recommendations, please see the list attached to the end of the Request for Proposals (RFP)
- Has a letter of support from the principal(s)
- Has adequate school community support for implementation (e.g., parents, staff, teachers have the capacity to perform proposed project)
- Demonstrates willingness to participate in the FFL Network (e.g., attend Quarterly Reports, action group meetings, join mailing list)
How much money could I get for my project?
For projects that benefit one school grants will given out in the $100 - $400 range. For collaborative projects (multi-school) grants will be given in the $100 - $1,500 range.
What is the timeline for applying and getting funding?
Release of RFP September 16
Proposal Due Date October 30
Proposal Review November 2 - November 13
Grantees Announced November 20
Grants Distributed December 1
Before applying, please carefully read the Request for Proposals below. If you still have questions after reading that document, please contact info@ccfoodsecurity.org.
Ready to Apply?
After carefully reading the Request for Proposals, please click on the Application Form below and submit the online application by October 30st at 11:59pm.
