The Food for Peace (FFP) department, under USAID, is offering this grant to fund multi-year, development food aid programs, central to global food security. Authorized by the Food for Peace Act, the Title II program’s purpose is to significantly reduce risks and vulnerabilities to food insecurity, aligning with U.S. policy. This grant is for initiatives designed to increase food availability, access, and utilization/consumption, directly targeting food insecure individuals, households and communities. Programs aim to build resilience and improve nutrition in developing regions, with provisions for emergency circumstances. This initiative underscores a commitment to fostering long-term food stability and alleviating hunger worldwide.
Opportunity ID: 120953
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FFP-FY-12-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Draft Request for Applications for Title II Development Food Aid Programs |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The range of activities to complement food distribution components may include, but not be limited to, sustainable agricultural production and marketing, natural resource management, non-agricultural income generation, health, nutrition, water and sanitation, education, emergency preparedness and mitigation, vulnerable group feeding, and social safety nets |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.007 — Food for Peace Development Assistance Program (DAP) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 07, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 07, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 07, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 06, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | To be considered for an award, the applicant must be private voluntary organization or cooperative that is, to the extent practicable, registered with the USAID Administrator, or an intergovernmental organization, such as the World Food Program. This includes U.S. and non-U.S. nonprofit organizations as defined in Section 402 of the Food for Peace Act and as described in the Private Voluntary Organization Conditions of Registration on the USAID website: http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/cross-cutting_programs/private_voluntary_cooperation/conditions.html |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | This Request for Applications (RFA) provides information on funding opportunities for multi-year, development food aid programs. Food security is the cornerstone of the Title II program because “…enhancing food security in the developing world through the use of agricultural commodities…” is a policy of the United States as stated in the Food for Peace Act, which authorizes Title II food aid. Thus, FFP�s goal for multi-year, development programming is to reduce risks and vulnerabilities to food insecurity and increase food availability, access and utilization/consumption. Title II programs must target the vulnerability of food insecure individuals, households and communities directly. Note that assistance made available pursuant to this RFA may be used to meet emergency/exceptional circumstances as provided in accordance with the terms of those awards and 22 C.F. R. 211.5(o).
FFP would greatly appreciate receiving consolidated comments on this draft RFA. A consolidated response from FFP to comments and inquiries concerning the draft materials will accompany the finalized materials. Typically, the comment period lasts 30 days from date materials are released; comments on the FY12 draft RFA are therefore due Friday, October 7, 2011. However, please do not wait until the last day to submit your consolidated comments and inquiries. As stated in the draft RFA, all comments and inquiries should be directed to Juli Majernik at jmajernik@usaid.gov with a copy to facg@amexdc2.com. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FY 2012 Title II Development Food Aid Programs |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Katie McKenna
PTD Analyst Phone 202-962-0048 Email:kmckenna@usaid.gov |
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