McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program

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	Federal Grant Title:	McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program
	CFDA Number:	10.608
	CFDA Description:	Food for Education
	Federal Agency Name:	Food Aid Information System
	Category of Funding Activity:	Other Education Food and Nutrition Health Agriculture
	Category Explanation:	International Food Assistance
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	FFE-2007
	Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Feb 07, 2006
	Creation Date:	Jul 12, 2006
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Aug 31, 2006
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Information not provided
	Archive Date:	Sep 24, 2006
	Expected Number of Awards:	15
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$100,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$100,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$0
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: A Cooperating Sponsor (grant applicant) may be either: (a) A foreign government; (b) An entity registered with the Agency for International Development (AID) in accordance with AID regulations; or (c) An entity that demonstrates to CCC's satisfaction: (1) Organizational experience and resources available to implement and manage the type of program proposed, (2) Experience working in the targeted country; and (3) Experience and knowledge on the part of personnel who will be responsible for implementing and managing the program. CCC may require that an entity submit a financial statement demonstrating that it has the financial means to implement an effective donation program. 7CFR 1599.3.
Grant Description: Note: This is not a cash-only grant program. The grants awarded under this program are in the form of some combination of agricultural commodities, such as wheat, rice, or other foodstuffs. Grants are only awarded, under this program, for projects carried out in foreign countries.The key objectives of the FFE program are to reduce hunger and improve literacy and primary education in foreign countries, especially for girls. By providing school meals, teacher training, and related support, FFE projects will help boost school enrollment and academic performance in foreign countries. At the same time, nutrition programs will be offered for pregnant women, nursing mothers, infants, and pre-school youngsters to sustain and improve the health and learning capacity of children before they enter school, in foreign countries.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service Web-Site
http://www.fas.usda.gov/excredits/FoodAid/FFE/FFE.html
Grant Announcement Contact: Babette Gainor
FAIS Grants Program Manager
Phone 202-720-4221 babette.gainor@usda.gov Babette Gainor, Deputy Director, FAS/Programming Division