The Food for Progress (FFPr) Program provides for the donation of U. S. agricultural commodities to developing countries and emerging democracies committed to introducing and expanding free enterprise in the agricultural sector.
The commodities are generally sold on the local market and the proceeds
Obtain Full Opportunity Text: The Full Announcement is located under the tab "Related Documents" at the top of this synopsis
Additional Information of Eligibility: In accordance with the Food for Progress Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C.
1736o), the following entities are eligible Applicants (see 7 CFR section 1499.2 for definitions):• The government of an emerging agricultural country• Intergovernmental organizations• Private voluntary organizations• Nonprofit agricultural organizations or cooperatives• Nongovernmental organizations• Colleges or universities• Any other private entity
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) has launched a series of noteworthy research projects to learn if social enterprises can help Scotland lose its “sick man of Europe” label and boost the nation’s overall health.