UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE MCGOVERN-DOLE INTERNATIONAL FOOD FOR EDUCATION AND CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE MCGOVERN-DOLE INTERNATIONAL FOOD FOR EDUCATION AND CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM: Per the McGovern-Dole program’s authorizing legislation, this funding opportunity is intended to improve food security, reduce the incidence of hunger, and improve literacy and primary education, particularly with respect to girls, through the procurement of U.S. agricultural commodities, the provision of financial and technical assistance, and provision of maternal, infant, and child nutrition programs. In accordance with the authorizing legislation, all McGovern-Dole projects provide school feeding through a combination of predominantly U.S.-provided and some locally and regionally procured commodities and address the two strategic program objectives 1) Improved Literacy of School-Aged Children, and 2) Increased Use of Health, Nutrition and Dietary Practices. McGovern-Dole projects may also provide some context-specific complementary activities that support these program objectives. In addition, McGovern-Dole projects need to represent America First objectives, including a strong focus on providing U.S. agricultural commodities purchased from American Farmers; clear oversight and monitoring of activities to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse; and realistic strategies to graduate project activities and have a sustainable lasting impact after USDA McGovern-Dole support ends. When applying, reference the country’s specific identification number as listed in the NOFO and below: USDA-FAS-10.608-0700-26-(511) Bolivia USDA-FAS-10.608-0700-26-(442) Cambodia USDA-FAS-10.608-0700-26-(518) Ecuador USDA-FAS-10.608-0700-26-(675) Guinea USDA-FAS-10.608-0700-26-(522) Honduras USDA-FAS-10.608-0700-26-(669) Liberia USDA-FAS-10.608-0700-26-(472) Timor Leste USDA-FAS-10.608-0700-26-(000) Non-priority country applications Please note, applications will only be reviewed against other applications received for the same priority country. USDA/FAS will accept applications for non-priority countries, excepting countries listed in Proclamation 10998. However, USDA/FAS rarely funds projects in non-priority countries and USDA/FAS will prioritize funding applications for the identified priority countries. 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.
| Federal Grant Title: | UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE MCGOVERN-DOLE INTERNATIONAL FOOD FOR EDUCATION AND CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM |
| Federal Agency Name: | Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-FAS) |
| Grant Categories: | Agriculture |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FAS-MCGOVERN-DOLE-PROGRAM-26-001 |
| Type of Funding: | Cooperative Agreement |
| CFDA Numbers: | 10.608 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | June 22nd, 2026 |
| Original Application Deadline: | June 22nd, 2026 |
| Posted Date: | May 8th, 2026 |
| Creation Date: | May 8th, 2026 |
| Archive Date: | July 22nd, 2026 |
| Total Program Funding: | $240,000,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $35,000,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $10,000,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 7 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
| Last Updated: | May 8th, 2026 |
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- In accordance with the McGovern-Dole authorizing legislation, 7 U.S.C. 1736o-1, the following entities are eligible Applicants: Private voluntary organizations; Cooperatives; Intergovernmental Organizations; Governments of developing countries and their agencies; and Other organizations See 7 CFR section 1599.2 for the definition of a private voluntary organization.
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Lindsay Carter
Acting Senior Director
International Food Assistance Division
Phone 2022361095
[email protected] - Similar Government Grants
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