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NSLP 2013 Equipment Assistance Grant

NSLP 2013 Equipment Assistance Grant. Heidi Dupuis, RD Manager – School Nutrition Programs, ODE. Background. FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Act - $9.7 million FY 2010 NSLP Equipment Assistance $1.25 million 12 states identified as “unmet need” Oregon: $236,188. Timeline.

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NSLP 2013 Equipment Assistance Grant

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  1. NSLP 2013 Equipment Assistance Grant Heidi Dupuis, RD Manager – School Nutrition Programs, ODE

  2. Background • FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Act - $9.7 million • FY 2010 NSLP Equipment Assistance $1.25 million • 12 states identified as “unmet need” • Oregon: $236,188

  3. Timeline • April 2, 2014: Announcement and Request for Proposals • April 10, 2014: Informational Webinar, 9:00 AM • April 22, 2014: Last day for Question/Technical Assistance from CNP • May 7, 2014, 2:00 PM: Completed Applications Due • May 12-13, 2014: Applications Reviewed and Scored • May 16, 2014: Applicants notified of Preliminary Award • May 20, 2014: Final Announcement of Recipients and Amounts • August 1, 2015: Evaluations of installed components due to ODE CNP (required for reimbursement)

  4. Capital Equipment • Cost per unit $5,000 or more • Includes all costs to make useable • Net of rebates or discounts

  5. General Criteria • School level award • Not awarded a previous equipment grant • At least 50% free and reduced enrollment • Replacement of old or out dated equipment

  6. Specific Criteria • improves nutrition and quality of meals • improves the safety of food • improves the energy efficiency • aides in strategies for a smarter lunchroom • Expand participation

  7. Complete Application • Sponsor Contact and Assurances • Site Application • Supporting documentation

  8. Secure file transfer site https://district.ode.state.or.us Accepts file up to 1 gigabytes

  9. Questions….

  10. The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.)If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complain form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.govIndividuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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