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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD FOR PROGRESS PROGRAM Notice of Funding Opportunity
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.
When applying, reference the country’s specific identification number as listed in the NOFO and below:
USDA-FAS-1 0. 606-0700-20-(388) – Bangladesh USDA-FAS-1 0. 606-0700-20-(514) – Colombia USDA-FAS-1 0. 606-0700-20-(367) – Dominican Republic USDA-FAS-1 0. 606-0700-20-(617) – Uganda USDA-FAS-1 0. 606-0700-20-(681) – West Africa Regional Please note, applications will only be reviewed against other applications received for the same priority country.
Go to Related Documents to find the full announcement, details on how to apply, instructions on accessing the Food Aid Information System, weekly responses to questions, and other important information.
Please note, the Foreign Agricultural Service is monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely.
If the situation merits a modification to the FY 20 FFPr NOFO, a modified NOFO will be published to Grants.gov and the FAIS website.
Notifications on modifications will be posted on Grants.gov and FAIS, as well as distributed via FAS’ listserv.
Please email ppded@usda.gov to ensure your organization is included.
The commodities are generally sold on the local market and the proceeds are used to support agricultural development activities.
When applying, reference the country’s specific identification number as listed in the NOFO and below:
USDA-FAS-1 0. 606-0700-20-(388) – Bangladesh USDA-FAS-1 0. 606-0700-20-(514) – Colombia USDA-FAS-1 0. 606-0700-20-(367) – Dominican Republic USDA-FAS-1 0. 606-0700-20-(617) – Uganda USDA-FAS-1 0. 606-0700-20-(681) – West Africa Regional Please note, applications will only be reviewed against other applications received for the same priority country.
Go to Related Documents to find the full announcement, details on how to apply, instructions on accessing the Food Aid Information System, weekly responses to questions, and other important information.
Please note, the Foreign Agricultural Service is monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely.
If the situation merits a modification to the FY 20 FFPr NOFO, a modified NOFO will be published to Grants.gov and the FAIS website.
Notifications on modifications will be posted on Grants.gov and FAIS, as well as distributed via FAS’ listserv.
Please email ppded@usda.gov to ensure your organization is included.
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
The full announcement can be found under the tab "related documents" above
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:• The government of an emerging agricultural country;• Intergovernmental organizations;• Private voluntary organizations*;• Nonprofit agricultural organizations or cooperatives;• Nongovernmental organizations;• Colleges or universities; and• Any other private entity*See 7 CFR section 1499.2 for the definition of a private voluntary organization.2.
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Full Opportunity Web Address:
The full announcement can be found under the tab "related documents" above
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Date Posted:
2020-05-14
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Archive Date:
2020-08-13
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