HomeMy WebLinkAboutGrant Request - COIC - Local Food ProjectFor: 9/15
Economic Development Fund
Discretionary Grant Program
Organization: Central Oregon Intergovnermental Council (COIC)
Organization Description: COIC serves Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties and
the cities of Bend, Culver, Madras, Metolius, Prineville, Redmond and Sisters. The 15 -
member board consists of elected officials appointed by each member jurisdiction and
appointed representatives from key economic sectors — business and industry, tourism
and recreation, agribusiness and agriculture, timber and wood products, and the
unemployed/underemployed. The organization strives to provide education, retaining and
economic development services to positively affect regional and local government,
individuals and the business community.
Project Name: Cultivating Our Local Food Economy
Project Description: COIC, working with OSU Extension, will conduct this one -day
workshop on November 1, 2008 at the St. Charles Conference Center. It is intended to
develop direct markets between local food producers and restaurants, grocers, hospitals,
schools and other food buyers. Between 120-150 participants are expected to attend.
Project Period: August—November 2008
Amount of Request: $1,000
Previous Grants:
• January 2001: $2,500 ($833 Luke, $833 Daly, $833 DeWolf)
• March 2002: $2,000 Non-sawtimber market study ($2,000 Luke)
• April 2008: $0 Central Oregon Partnership for Wildlife Risk Reduction
Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701-1960
(541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org
DESCHUTES COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND
DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION
Direct Application to:
Commissioner Tammy Baney
Commissioner Dennis R. Luke
Date.
9/4/2008
Project Name:
Project Beginning Date:
Amount of Request:
Commissioner Michael M. Daly
All Three Commissioners
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Cultivating Our Local Food Economy
August 2008
$1000
Applicant/Organization:
Address:
Project End Date:
Date Funds Needed:
Tax ID #:
City & Zip:
Telephone:
Email:
Central Oregon Intergovernmental
Council
2363 SW Glacier Place
Contact Name(s):
Fax:
Katrina Van Dis
541-548-9549
Alternate Phone:
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October 1, 2008
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541-504-3307
kvandis(n,coic.ore
On a separate sheet, please briefly answer the following questions:
1. Describe the applicant organization, including its purpose, leadership structure, and activities.
2. Describe the proposed project or activity.
3. Provide a timeline for completing the proposed project or activity.
4. Explain how the proposed project or activity will impact the community's economic health.
5. Identify the specific communities or groups that will benefit.
6. Itemize anticipated expenditures*. Describe how grant funds will be used and include the
source and amounts of matching funds or in-kind contributions, if any. If the grant will
support an ongoing activity, explain how it will be funded in the future.
Attach:
Proof of the applicant organization's non-profit status.
* Applicant may be contacted during the review process and asked to provide a complete line item budget.
Amount Approved: By: Date:
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1. Describe the applicant organization, including its purpose, leadership structure,
and activities.
The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) is a state -sanctioned Council of
Governments. COIC brings together the three counties and eight cities of Central Oregon
to help determine the direction of community, economic, and workforce development in
the region.
The Community and Economic Development Department (CED) within COIC serves as
a regional resource for technical expertise and project management and is particularly
situated to assist communities in sharing capacity and creating economies of scale. CED
programs are aimed at benefiting the entire region, with a specific emphasis on increasing
the capacity of communities to undertake economic development initiatives. One such
initiative is to assist with the promotion and development of direct markets for regional
food producers and consumers.
2. Describe the proposed project or activity.
Increased awareness and demand for local foods is sweeping across the United States, for
instance, between 1994 and 2006 the number of farmer's markets in the United States
grew by 150% (USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, 2006). As food transportation
costs increase and the number of agricultural producers decrease, communities are
strategizing on how to create and establish direct markets, develop relationships with
local farmers, promote seasonal and local foods, and invest in an economy that keeps
local dollars circulating through the community. For these reasons, the COIC Board has
supported the development of a regional local food program.
COIC is working with OSU Extension and other organizations to conduct a one -day
workshop entitled "Cultivating our Local Food Economy." The workshop will develop
direct markets between local producers and restaurants, grocers, hospitals, schools and
other food buyers. A local food tradeshow will connect producers and buyers and
celebrate the diversity of Central Oregon grown products. This workshop will include: a
local food lunch, networking opportunities, tables for producers to display their goods,
and breakout sessions for participants to discuss production challenges, distribution
innovations, and marketing opportunities. We anticipate between 120-150 participants
including agricultural producers, institutional consumers and end-users.
3. Provide a timeline for completing the proposed project or activity.
The event will be held November 1st, 2008 at the St. Charles Conference Center in Bend,
from 8:30am to 3:30pm. COIC staff is organizing the event from August through
October.
September 4, 2008
Dave Kanner
Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
1300 NW Wall Street
Bend, OR 97701
Dear Mr. Kanner,
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Enclosed is Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council's grant program application. My
colleague, Scott Aycock, spoke with Mike Daly about our interest in receiving grant funds to
assist with our "Cultivating Our Local Food Economy" workshop. Please feel free to contact me
with any questions or comments.
Sincerely,
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Katrina Van Dis
Program Coordinator
kvandis@coic.org
541-504-3307
cc: Michael M. Daly
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