The Department of Agriculture’s Food for Progress Program offers donations of U.S. agricultural commodities to developing nations and emerging democracies. Recipient countries committed to enhancing free enterprise in their agricultural sectors can benefit from ‘monetized’ commodities sales to fund agricultural development. Application deadline: January 19, 2017.
Opportunity ID: 289675
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FAS-FFPR-17 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Food for Progress Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Community Development Employment, Labor and Training Food and Nutrition Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.606 — Food for Progress |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 24, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 07, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 23, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $145,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Private voluntary organizations, cooperatives, intergovernmental organizations, foreign governments |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Foreign Agricultural Service |
| Description: | The Food for Progress program provides for the donation of U.S. agricultural commodities to developing countries and emerging democracies that are committed to introducing or expanding free enterprise in their agricultural economies. Donated U.S. commodities are typically ‘monetized’ (sold on the local market in the beneficiary country) and the proceeds are used to fund agricultural development activities |
| Link to Additional Information: | USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Food Aid Information System Web site |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ansu John
Writer Phone 202-6493862 Email:ansu.john@fas.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| fixed closing date. | Nov 07, 2016 | |
| changed number of expected awards from 5 to 6 | Nov 07, 2016 | |
| I changed the due date per the email sent by Ben on Oct 24, that it is Jan 21. | Oct 27, 2016 | |
| Oct 25, 2016 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FAS-FFPR-17 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Food for Progress Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Community Development Employment, Labor and Training Food and Nutrition Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.606 — Food for Progress |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 24, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 07, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 23, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $145,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Private voluntary organizations, cooperatives, intergovernmental organizations, foreign governments |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Foreign Agricultural Service |
| Description: | The Food for Progress program provides for the donation of U.S. agricultural commodities to developing countries and emerging democracies that are committed to introducing or expanding free enterprise in their agricultural economies. Donated U.S. commodities are typically ‘monetized’ (sold on the local market in the beneficiary country) and the proceeds are used to fund agricultural development activities |
| Link to Additional Information: | USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Food Aid Information System Web site |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ansu John
Writer Phone 202-6493862 Email:ansu.john@fas.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FAS-FFPR-17 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Food for Progress Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Community Development Employment, Labor and Training Food and Nutrition Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.606 — Food for Progress |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 07, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 27, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 21, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 23, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $145,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Private voluntary organizations, cooperatives, intergovernmental organizations, foreign governments |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Foreign Agricultural Service |
| Description: | The Food for Progress program provides for the donation of U.S. agricultural commodities to developing countries and emerging democracies that are committed to introducing or expanding free enterprise in their agricultural economies. Donated U.S. commodities are typically ‘monetized’ (sold on the local market in the beneficiary country) and the proceeds are used to fund agricultural development activities |
| Link to Additional Information: | USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Food Aid Information System Web site |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ansu John
Writer Phone 202-6493862 Email:ansu.john@fas.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FAS-FFPR-17 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Food for Progress Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Community Development Employment, Labor and Training Food and Nutrition Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.606 — Food for Progress |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 27, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 25, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 21, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 23, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $145,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Private voluntary organizations, cooperatives, intergovernmental organizations, foreign governments |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Foreign Agricultural Service |
| Description: | The Food for Progress program provides for the donation of U.S. agricultural commodities to developing countries and emerging democracies that are committed to introducing or expanding free enterprise in their agricultural economies. Donated U.S. commodities are typically ‘monetized’ (sold on the local market in the beneficiary country) and the proceeds are used to fund agricultural development activities |
| Link to Additional Information: | USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Food Aid Information System Web site |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ansu John
Writer Phone 202-6493862 Email:ansu.john@fas.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FAS-FFPR-17 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Food for Progress Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Community Development Employment, Labor and Training Food and Nutrition Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.606 — Food for Progress |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 25, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 23, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $145,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Private voluntary organizations, cooperatives, intergovernmental organizations, foreign governments |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Foreign Agricultural Service |
| Description: | The Food for Progress program provides for the donation of U.S. agricultural commodities to developing countries and emerging democracies that are committed to introducing or expanding free enterprise in their agricultural economies. Donated U.S. commodities are typically ‘monetized’ (sold on the local market in the beneficiary country) and the proceeds are used to fund agricultural development activities |
| Link to Additional Information: | USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Food Aid Information System Web site |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ansu John
Writer Phone 202-6493862 Email:ansu.john@fas.usda.gov |
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