Round 2 Applications for Food Hub Worker Safety & Infrastructure Grants

Food Hub Worker Safety & Infrastructure Grants - Round 2

This form includes the application for both the Infrastructure Grant and the Worker Safety Grant for the OCFSN Round 2 (2025) Food Hub Grant Program.
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For more information about OCFSN Food Hub grants, visit this page.
Have you completed the Eligibility Screening?
Applicants are highly encouraged to complete the Eligibility Screening before proceeding.
Funding Information
The Worker Safety Grants and Infrastructure Grants each two funding categories: low barrier (small) and capacity building (large). Having two grant pools helps us meet two granting priorities:
- get safety and infrastructure dollars to as many hubs as possible and
- include larger grants that will have a greater impact on individual operations.
Applicants cannot apply for both small and large grants in one funding cycle. You must apply for one or the other. However, you can apply for one Worker Safety Grant and one Infrastructure Grant in the same year. If you received a grant award in 2024 above $5,000, you cannot apply again in 2025. If you were not awarded $5,000 or more in OCFSN Food Hub Grants in 2024, you can apply in 2025. Applicants may be awarded partial funding for their food hub project depending on funds availability and Grant Review Committee project assessment.

Additional details:
- There is no requirement for matching funds for this grant.
- Grant recipients will receive up-front payment.
- Funding from this grant program may be able to be used for match (also known as cost-share) or other funding.
For more information, access the OCFSN Food Hub Grants webpage or reach out to caitlin@ocfsn.org.
Scoring Rubric
Your Food Hub
Food Hub Name*
Years in Operation*
Contact Information
Your Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
County:*
Which Oregon county is your food hub facility or headquarters located in?
If awarded, what name should the check be made to?*
If awarded, what mailing address should the check be sent to? *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Please upload a copy of your W-9*

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Website or social media (if none, please write “none”)*
What type of business entity is your hub?*

NonprofitLLCSole proprietorshipOther

	Number
Individual Oregon farmers and ranchers
Individual Oregon food businesses (packaged foods, jams, jellies, baked products, etc.)
Agricultural cooperatives
Food Hubs
Other sources

Worker Safety Grant Application

Hubs can apply for both Worker Safety and Infrastructure grants in the same round. The Infrastructure Grant Application follows the Worker Safety application section.
Are you applying for a Worker Safety Grant?*

YesNo

Scale of Worker Safety Grant

You are eligible to apply for a Capacity Building Grant ($5,000 or more request) if your hub is fully operational and well established (over 1 year in operation)
Which scale of Worker Safety grant are you applying for?*

Low Barrier: grants of up to $4,999 for any needed safety equipment, training, and supplies such as: pallet jacks, electric jacks, facking, fatigue mats, rolling carts, hand trucks, cargo tie downs, water stations & beverage coolers for extreme heat, fans, N95’s etc, glovesCapacity Building: grants between $5,000 - 25,000 for needed safety equipment. This can include but is not limited to vehicle lift gates, vehicle ramps, extensive racking, cargo management equipment, and equipment installation costs
Please confirm that you are eligible to apply for a Capacity Building Grant ($5,000 or more) by agreeing that the following is true for your food hub:*

My hub is fully operational and well established (over 1 year in operation)
Worker Safety Project Details
Please describe what equipment and supplies you will use these funds for, how the new supplies and equipment will improve worker safety, and provide detail on any additional training that your hub will provide to safely integrate new equipment into daily workflow.*

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Most new equipment will need a safety plan.

Exceptions would be simple supplies like fatigue mats, gloves. Worker Safety resources can be found on the OCFSN Food Hub Network working group page in this folder. New equipment Worker Safety plan examples and templates can be found here.
- Any equipment with moving parts or equipment intended for lifting and moving such as pallet jacks or hand trucks introduce new hazards into the workplace and require training for proper and safe use.
- Water stations, N95’s and equipment used for air quality or heat safety should also include training on when and how this equipment is required to be used.
- Equipment like dry and cold storage racks require safety training around lifting, where to place heavier loads, and potentially ladder safety.
- Vehicles require a fleet safety program and training plan.
Please describe your safety plan.*

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Worker Safety Implementation Plan
Describe your implementation plan. Include estimates for staff time, who will be responsible for managing your project, and an estimated timeline from procurement to purchase to installation and operationalization of any new equipment.*

0/250
Worker Safety Project Budget
Instructions

Include all expenses for your Worker Safety project(s). Provide a short description of each expense, if purchasing multiple items under one category describe each. For Labor and Professional Services include number of hours and rate. Explain if expenses are for different projects. Double check that the sum of all the expenses is correct. Both small and large grant applications require a simple budget.

Use this budget template and follow all instructions on the template. Budgets will be uploaded as part of the application.
What is the total amount you're requesting for this project?*
What are your total projected material costs for this project? If none put 0.*
What are your total projected equipment costs for this project? If none put 0.*
What is the total projected cost of professional services for this project? If none put 0.*
What are your total projected labor costs for this project? If none put 0.*
If you anticipate having any other costs for this project: Please enter the total amount of any additional anticipated costs for this project. If none put 0. *
Please describe these additional anticipated costs.*
Upload your Worker Safety project budget:*

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Infrastructure Grant Application
Are you applying for an Infrastructure Grant?*

YesNo

Scale of Infrastructure Grant

You are eligible to apply for a Capacity Building Grant ($5,000 or more request) if your hub is fully operational and well established (over 1 year in operation)
Which scale of Infrastructure grant are you applying for?*

Low Barrier: grants of up to $4,999 for emerging and lower volume hubs. This can include but is not limited to chest freezers, bins, tables, rolling carts & other packing material, coolers, storage equipment, reach-in coolers or merchandisers.Capacity Building: grants between $5,000 - 75,000 established hubs and high volume hubs. This can include but is not limited to vehicles, vehicle cold storage install, walk-in coolers, walk-in cooler installation costs including electrical upgrades.
Please confirm that you are eligible to apply for a Capacity Building Grant ($5,000 or more) by agreeing that all of the following are true for your food hub:*

My hub is fully operational and well-established (over 1 year in operation)
Infrastructure Project Details
Please describe what equipment and supplies you will use these funds for, how the new supplies and equipment will improve worker safety, and provide detail on any additional training that your hub will provide to safely integrate new equipment into daily workflow.*

0/250
Most new equipment will need a safety plan.

Exceptions would be simple supplies like fatigue mats, gloves. Worker Safety resources can be found on the OCFSN Food Hub Network working group page in this folder. New equipment Worker Safety plan examples and templates can be found here.
- Any equipment with moving parts or equipment intended for lifting and moving such as pallet jacks or hand trucks introduce new hazards into the workplace and require training for proper and safe use.
- Water stations, N95’s and equipment used for air quality or heat safety should also include training on when and how this equipment is required to be used.
- Equipment like dry and cold storage racks require safety training around lifting, where to place heavier loads, and potentially ladder safety.
- Vehicles require a fleet safety program and training plan.
Please describe your safety plan.*

0/250
Infrastructure Implementation Plan
Describe your implementation plan. Include estimates for staff time, who will be responsible for managing your project, and an estimated timeline from procurement to purchase to installation and operationalization of any new equipment.*

0/250
Infrastructure Project Budget
Instructions

Include all expenses for your Infrastructure project(s). Provide a short description of each expense, if purchasing multiple items under one category describe each. For Labor and Professional Services include number of hours and rate. Explain if expenses are for different projects. Double check that the sum of all the expenses is correct. Both small and large grant applications require a simple budget.

Use this budget template and follow all instructions on the template. Budgets will be uploaded as part of the application.
What is the total amount you're requesting for this project?*
What are your total projected material costs for this project? If none put 0.*
What are your total projected equipment costs for this project? If none put 0.*
What is the total projected cost of professional services for this project? If none put 0.*
What are your total projected labor costs for this project? If none put 0.*
If you anticipate having any other costs for this project: Please enter the total amount of any additional anticipated costs for this project. If none put 0. *
Please describe these additional anticipated costs.*
Upload your Infrastructure project budget here:*

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Additional Information
If you are applying for funding for multiple projects, please rate your projects in order of importance. If we are unable to fund your full request we would like to know which projects are your priority for a partial award.

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Where did you hear about this grant program?

0/100
Do you plan to use these funds for federal or other funding match or cost share? If yes, which program or funding source?

0/100
Please share a public testimonial on how this funding would impact the resilience of your food hub and your community.
Please check each of the following to indicate your understanding of reporting requirements should you be awarded a grant.*

Reporting is due six months after funding is received (November 1, 2025). This public testimony will be shared with the Legislature to advocate for the importance of funding for resilient local and regional food systems in Oregon.Reporting includes sharing post-project photos or short videos. Sharing 250-500 words on project outcomes/challenges. Make sure to reference the application project description. You will be asked to show how the funding supports the resiliency of your community.For Capacity Building grants, receipts will be requested for all purchases (photos and copies are okay).
Is your food hub led by individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), immigrant, and/or refugee? “Led by” is defined as 50% of leadership.*

YesNo
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Food Hub Worker Safety & Infrastructure Grants - Round 2

Have you completed the Eligibility Screening?

Funding Information

Scoring Rubric

Your Food Hub

Contact Information

Engagement in OCFSN

Food Hub Activities

Worker Safety Grant Application

Scale of Worker Safety Grant

Worker Safety Project Details

Worker Safety Implementation Plan

Worker Safety Project Budget

Infrastructure Grant Application

Scale of Infrastructure Grant

Infrastructure Project Details

Infrastructure Implementation Plan

Infrastructure Project Budget

Additional Information

Feedback