SHARE OUR STRENGTH SUMMER MEALS GRANT OPPORTUNITY GUIDE

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1 SHAE OU STENGTH SUMME MEALS GANT OPPOTUNITY GUIDE What is the purpose of this grant? This application is for funding from Share Our Strength and Your State s NKH Campaign to help organizations expand access to and participation in USDA-supported summer meals programs. How much can my organization apply for in 2014? We invite organizations to apply for up to $5,000. Organizations that receive full funding would fully align with our goals: Access, Education, and Awareness. These goals are further outlined on our No Kid Hungry website at Do you fund the cost of food? While we don t cover the cost of food, it s because our organization focuses their grants on projects with long-term impacts and/or food support infrastructure needs. We d like our grants to have long-term impact even after summer What is my organization going to have to report? We re asking you to provide how you used the grant, participation and meal numbers (like the numbers you re sending to the USDA), as well as observations and challenges about the summer program. What happens if we don t turn in reports? You ll be ineligible to receive future grants from Share Our Strength. How does my organization get evaluated for these grants? The plan should have the ability to reach high-need populations and/or areas under served by summer meals programs Growth potential for summer meals participation. Information provided in proposal describes an understanding of the specific needs in your community, and a wellthought out plan for your summer program What makes my organization eligible? Your organization should be a 501c3 nonprofit organization currently in good standing, and/or other organization recognized by the IS as eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions. An SSP or NSLP summer meal program sponsor for summer You must have already started the SSP application process with your state agency at the time you submit your grant application. This document is intended for your review of the questions only. THIS IS NOT THE APPLICATION. HOW TO USE THE GANTS GUIDE: Which questions should my organization complete? While completing the live grants application, you will only be prompted to answer questions relevant to your organization type. This color guide will help you navigate those questions. IST TIME SPONSOS: Blue highlighted questions ETUNING SPONSOS: Green highlighted questions SCHOOLS: Purple highlighted questions OTHE OGS: Grey highlighted questions ALL OGANIZATIONS: Where symbol is or where noted as all organizations

2 POGAM STATUS AND PATICIPATION DATA QUESTIONS Check either box to let us know if this is your first or a return to sponsoring for the summer: A first time SSP sponsor, or first time NSLP seamless summer sponsor A returning SSP sponsor, or returning NSLP seamless summer sponsor If you re a IST TIME SPONSO, you ll be asked the following questions: Number of meal sites you are planning for summer 2014: How many of these sites are open sites? Let us know which, if any, sites are open to all kids, regardless of whether they participate in programs. Total number of planned days of operation for the entire summer of 2014: Total meals you anticipate serving for the entire summer by meal type (at all sites combined): As a first time sponsor, how did you estimate the numbers of meals you plan to serve during summer 2014? If you re a ETUNING SPONSO, you ll be asked the following questions: Total number of meal sites operated in summer 2013: Total Number of meal sites planned for summer 2014: How many of your 2014 sites are open sites (that provide meals to any children, regardless of participation in programs, etc.)? Total number of days of operation for the entire summer of 2013: Total number of days of operation planned for entire summer of 2014: Total meals you served for the entire summer by meal type (at all sites combined) : During Summer 2013: During Summer 2014:

3 NAATIVE: OGANIZATION AND COMMUNITY INOMATION Please provide a brief description of your organization s mission and programs. If you are a IST TIME SPONSO please answer the question below: Since you are a first time SSP sponsor, please describe any other experience you may have with providing meals or other food assistance for children. If you are a ETUNING SPONSO please answer the below: Please describe your previous experience providing summer meals through SSP (or NSLP, if applicable). Please briefly describe the population of the area you are targeting. Please include specific data if it is readily available, such as percentages of kids eligible for free/reduced price lunch. What are the barriers that limit the number of children you are able to reach with your summer meals programs that you are hoping to solve with these grant funds? YOU SUMME MEALS PLAN: Please provide a general description of your 2014 summer program and strategy. Please include the following information, as applicable: o Days of the week and hours of operation of your program o Any programs or activities that are provided at your site(s); if only some of your sites offer programs/activities, please include that information as well o If children need to register in advance to participate, and if there is a registration fee. o Any other information about your program or meal service that you want to share or that will help us understand your request. Summer Meals Planning Questions Continued on Next Page

4 If you are a IST TIME SPONSO please answer the question below: As a first time SSP sponsor, how do you plan to get the word out about your program and encourage children to attend? If you are a ETUNING SPONSO please answer the below: As a returning SSP sponsor, how do you plan to increase participation in your summer meals program, or other ways you are trying to improve your program based on lessons learned from last year? How will the grant funds you are requesting help you accomplish the plan you described above? NO KID HUNGY CAMPAIGN ESEACH We are asking the following questions to help Share Our Strength and the No Kid Hungry campaign with our research about the federal nutrition programs that connect kids to meals. Please choose one of the following that describes your organization: School Other non-profit/ community organization If you re a SCHOOL please answer the questions below: Total Enrollment: Percent Eligible for ree/educed Price Meals: Please indicate by checking the box(es) below which of the following additional programs your school provides: CACP Afterschool Meals and/or Snacks National School Breakfast Program Breakfast Delivery Model Traditional in the cafeteria Breakfast in the Classroom (breakfast delivered to classroom) Grab-n-Go (breakfast picked up from central location(s) and eaten outside the cafeteria) If you checked OTHE OG please answer the questions below: CACP Afterschool Meals and/or Snacks SNAP/WIC outreach or services Nutrition Education

5 GANT BUDGET All organizations must submit a budget (similar to the one below). Your organization will be able to submit this via a fillable chart for all allowed expense descriptions and their corresponding amounts. We do not provide funding for the cost of food. When possible, we prefer to fund expenses that will benefit your program beyond summer CATEGOY Description Amount ood Service Equipment/Appliances Durable equipment such as refrigerators, coolers, carts, cambros, etc. $0.00 ood Service Supplies One time use supplies such as plates, utensils, etc. $0.00 Office Expenses ent, phone, utilities, etc. $0.00 Program Outreach Expenses related to promoting awareness flyers, banners, ads, etc. $0.00 Program Equipment and Supplies Program activities, such as games, crafts, sports equipment, etc. $0.00 Staffing Program, administrative or transportation staff. $0.00 Transportation Vehicle-related costs, including maintenance and fuel. $0.00 Please use the staffing section for drivers. Other Please use this only for costs that do not fit into any other areas. $0.00 BUDGET OLLOW-UP QUESTIONS All organizations must answer the questions below after submitting their budget information: If you are requesting funding for budget items that will need funding again next year (for example, staff, fuel, etc.), describe how you plan to fund that item next year without the grant. Will any of the above budget items be used for other childhood hunger programs that your organization provides (for example afterschool meals, or school breakfast if you are a school). GANT EQUIEMENTS As part of this funding, your organization will be required to: Expend the grant award (a) by August 2014 or later if agreed to in writing, and (b) solely for the purpose(s) described in this grant application. Permit a representative from your state s No Kid Hungry campaign and/or Share Our Strength to visit your program at a convenient date(s) to see your summer meals program in action. If asked, cooperate with your state s No Kid Hungry campaign and/or Share Our Strength to publicize the grant award and how it has contributed to the success of your summer meals program. Submit reports at the end of the summer that describes how you used the grant money, observations on your summer meals program, and participation numbers. Specific reporting requirements will be communicated at the time of grant award notification.