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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: Not Available
Office: Foreign Agricultural Service
Estimated Funding: Not Available
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
The Food for Progress Program Announcement and Proposal Guidance can be found on the Foreign Agricultural Services Food Assistance website as listed above.
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Private Voluntary Organizations, Cooperatives, Intergovernmental Organizations, Foreign Governments
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://www.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:
2013-05-06
Application Due Date:
2013-08-02
Archive Date:
2013-09-01
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