Chefs Move to Schools Grant

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1 Chefs Move to Schools Grant The Chefs Move to Schools Grant is awarded to provide funds for culinary professionals who sign up with the Chefs Move to Schools program to help our children eat right by teaching them about food, nutrition and cooking. Grants of $500 to $1500 will be awarded to Chefs Move to Schools Volunteers and his/her paired school. Priority will be given to Title I schools and schools serving a population with a high incidence of obesity or obesityrelated diseases. Funds can be used for a wide range of activities from garden to table: culinary professionals may seek funding for any program that promotes health and wellness in schools. For example, the grant may be used to plant a garden, teach a series of classes, promote or create a wellness program for students and parents, or assist in creating a schoolbased curriculum that focuses on healthy eating. In order to qualify, the grant applicant must have the support of the school principal and, where appropriate, additional school personnel. The program aims to provide coverage for out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the volunteer, including direct program expenses as well as indirect expenses such as transportation and childcare. Funds may not be used to provide direct ÿnancial compensation to the volunteer culinary professional. (Please note that The Culinary Trust may not award the full amount requested in your grant application, depending on number of applications we choose to award.) Applicants should submit this application, writing on this form or creating a separate typed document, and submit along with required program description and budget attachments, to Laura Atkinson: laura@theculinarytrust.org Applications are considered twice annually; deadlines are posted on Questions may be directed to info@theculinarytrust.org. The Culinary Trust (TCT) provides culinary professionals with the tools and opportunities to understand and act on critical issues in the world of food. The Culinary Trust is the 501(c)3 philanthropic foundation of the International Association of Culinary Professionals. Kikkoman is the 2013 sponsor of The Culinary Trust s Chefs Move to Schools Grants

2 ABOUT THE APPLICANT & SCHOOL School Name, Location and School Tax ID number: Volunteer Culinary Professional Name: Partnering with a school is a prerequisite to receiving this grant. If you have not been matched with a school please explain. Have you previously worked or volunteered at this school? If so, please provide details. Name and contact information for chef's primary contact at the school: Does the school qualify for and receive federal funding under Title 1 (at least 40% of the students are considered low income based on US Census standards)? Yes No If not, what is the percentage of students receiving federal funding for school lunch? % Does the student population at the school have a high incidence of obesity or obesity-related diseases? Please explain.

3 ABOUT THE APPLICANT & SCHOOL What grades are taught at the school? Current School enrollment: Tell us about the school food program at the school, including the available facilities, food service provider and areas of need. WELLNESS AND EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS What kinds of educational programs and policies does the school have in terms of healthy food, nutrition, cooking and gardens? Is there a wellness committee? If so, what are the wellness committee priorities for improving the health of the children? Are parents active in programs that support healthy eating at the school?

4 COMMITMENT What can this school improve in order to create a healthier food environment? Describe: Please attach a plan for your program (may be PDF or PowerPoint presentation) with budget and grant request amount, including: estimated number of students participating in program; estimated expense per student; timeline for implementation; required staffing, equipment, materials and supplies. The plan must include a description of desired outcomes and a method of measuring program success. Please attach a resumé or CV for the grant applicant. What other resources will be allocated to the grant project? Include the number of school administrators, teachers, parents and other volunteers. Will additional funds be required and have those funds been secured? (Please note that The Culinary Trust may not award the full amount requested in your grant application, depending on number of applications we choose to award.)

5 To further demonstrate the school s commitment, signatures are required from the Principal and Nutrition Services Director (if school food service is impacted) agreeing that the above program has the support of the school as outlined. Name of Principal: Signature: Date: Name of Nutrition Services Director (Required if proposal includes food service): Signature: Date: Name of applicant: Address: Address: City: State: Zip: address: Mobile phone: Office phone: Signature: Date: