Attachment C - Capacity Sustaining Full Grant Evaluation Criteria and Points.pdf

Attachment C - ODE Farm to Child Nutrition Program Education Grant

Attachment C Capacity Sustaining Full Grant Evaluation Criteria & Points

SECTION 1: Evaluation Criteria

1.1 Evaluation Item 1: Proposed Project & Activity Design (12 points)

• Principal, tribal leader or lead administrator has signed the Application indicating they have reviewed and are in support of it (pass/fail/not applicable with explanation).

• An individual is identified as participating in the mandatory grant management training.

• An individual who will make purchases for this grant is identified.

• An individual who will submit quarterly reimbursement claims for this grant is identified.

• An individual who will attend the final reporting virtual group share is identified.

• An individual who will complete the 1-page impact summary is identified.

• If applicable, an individual who will complete ODE’s school garden survey in 2026 is identified.

• If Applicant is doing a project that includes school garden physical infrastructure, a school garden maintenance plan is identified.

• Proposed project uses at least one evidence-based education and/or social marketing materials.

• Applicant aligns food, agriculture and garden-based education activities with state educational standards.

• The proposed budget is reasonable, necessary and allowable according to the parameters described in this RFA.

1.2 Evaluation Item 2: Promotion of Healthy Food Activities (13 points)

• The project will develop and/or maintain the physical infrastructure for hands-on or experiential activities AND/OR the project will provide hands-on, place-based, and/or experiential activities for students (scored as complete or incomplete).

• How well does the Applicant identify the impact their proposed activities will have and the impact it will achieve?

• How well does the Applicant clearly describe a realistic plan for proposed activities?

1.3 Evaluation Item 3: Educational Activities (4 points)

• How will youth learn and practice skills related to food production, preparation, preservation, distribution, consumption and how often will they practice these skills?

1.4 Evaluation Item 4: Community and Parent/Guardian Involvement (3 points)

• How well does the Applicant clearly describe the proposed project’s outreach activities?

• How well does the Applicant clearly describe plans for community involvement in the proposed project?

1.5 Evaluation Item 5: Educational Activities Tied to School District’s Farm to School Procurement Activities (pass/fail/not applicable with an explanation)

• The Nutrition Services Director or other lead nutrition administrator has signed the Application indicating they are aware of this project and are in support of it. If not applicable, then a valid explanation is provided.

1.6 Evaluation Item 6: Culturally Relevant Activities (3 points)

• How well does the Applicant clearly describe how the proposed project activities highlight the food and agricultural histories and lifeways of cultural groups represented in the student population?

SECTION 2: Capacity Sustaining Full Grant Evaluation Criteria and Points

SECTION

REFERENCE

EVALUATION CRITERIA POINTS

POSSIBLE

1.1 Evaluation Item 1: Proposed Project & Activity Design

• Principal, tribal leader or lead administrator has signed application indicating they have reviewed and are in support of it (pass/fail/not applicable with explanation).

Pass/Fail/NA

• An individual is identified as participating in the mandatory grant management training.

Pass/Fail

• An individual who will make purchases for this grant is identified.

Pass/Fail

• An individual who will submit quarterly reimbursement claims for this grant is identified.

Pass/Fail

• An individual who will attend the final reporting virtual group share is identified.

Pass/Fail

• An individual who will complete the 1-page impact summary is identified (pass/fail/not applicable with explanation).

Pass/Fail/NA

• If applicable, an individual who will complete ODE’s school garden survey in 2026 is identified.

Pass/Fail/NA

• If doing a project that includes physical infrastructure, proposal identifies the person who will be responsible for maintaining, or organizing the maintenance of the school garden during the grant period, 2025-2027 (pass/fail/not applicable with explanation).

Pass/Fail/NA

• Proposed project uses at least one evidence-based education and/or social marketing materials.

• Applicant aligns food, agriculture and garden-based education activities with state educational standards.

• The proposed budget is reasonable (3 points), necessary (3 points) and allowable (3 points) according to the parameters described in this RFA.

1.2 Evaluation Item 2: Promotion of Healthy Food Activities

• The project will develop and/or maintain the physical infrastructure for hands-on or experiential activities AND/OR the project will provide hands-on, place-based, and/or experiential activities for students (complete or incomplete).

Pass/Fail

• How well does the Applicant identify the impact their proposed activities will have and the impact it will achieve?

• How well does the Applicant clearly describe a realistic plan for proposed activities?

1.3 Evaluation Item 3: Educational Activities

• How will youth learn and practice skills related to food production, preparation, preservation, distribution, consumption and how often will they practice these skills?

1.4 Evaluation Item 4: Community and Parent/Guardian Involvement

• How well does the Applicant clearly describe the proposed project’s outreach activities?

• How well does the Applicant clearly describe plans for community involvement in the proposed project?

1.5 Evaluation Item 4: Educational Activities Tied to School District’s Farm to School Procurement Activities

• The Nutrition Services Director or other lead nutrition administrator has signed the Application indicating they are aware of this project and are in support of it. If not applicable, then a valid explanation is provided (complete or incomplete).

Pass/Fail/NA

1.6 Evaluation Item 5: Culturally Relevant Activities

• How well does the Applicant clearly describe how the proposed project activities highlight the food and agricultural histories and lifeways of cultural groups represented in the student population?

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE 35