Apply for a 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, 2019
Proposal Due Date October 31, 2019
Proposal Review November 1, 2019 - November 15, 2019
Grantees Announced November 22, 2019
Grants Distributed December 2, 2019
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, 2019
Proposal Due Date October 31, 2019
Proposal Review November 1, 2019 - November 15, 2019
Grantees Announced November 22, 2019
Grants Distributed December 2, 2019
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 31st at 11:59pm.
