UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD FOR PROGRESS PROGRAM
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 are used to support agricultural development activities.
The commodities are generally sold on the local market and the proceeds are used to support agricultural development activities.
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: Food for Progress 10.606
Estimated Funding: $178,000,000,000
Office: Food for Progress 10.606
Estimated Funding: $178,000,000,000
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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
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Date Posted:
2022-03-04
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Archive Date:
2022-06-30
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