Food for Progress Program
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 commodities are typically monetized (or sold on the local market), and the proceeds are used to fund agricultural development activities.
Donated commodities are typically monetized (or sold on the local market), and the proceeds are used to fund agricultural development activities.
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: Foreign Agricultural Service
Estimated Funding: $250,000,000
Office: Foreign Agricultural Service
Estimated Funding: $250,000,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
The full announcement, proposal guidance, link to electronic submission, supporting documentation can be found on the Web site listed.
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Private Voluntary Organizations, Cooperatives, Intergovernmental Organizations, Foreign Governments
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://apps.fas.usda.gov/excredits/foodaid/ffp/ApplyForProgram.asp
Contact:
Nicola SakhlehBranch Chief202-720-4221
Agency Email Description:
Email account for all inquiries and questions
Agency Email:
ppded@fas.usda.gov
Date Posted:
2014-09-29
Application Due Date:
2015-01-15
Archive Date:
2015-02-02
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