UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE MCGOVERN-DOLE INTERNATIONAL FOOD FOR EDUCATION AND CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM
Agency: Foreign Agricultural Service
Assistance Listings: 10.608 -- Food for Education
Description
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.
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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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Lindsay.Carter@usda.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FY_2026_McGovern-Dole_NOFO.pdf | FY 2026 McGovern Dole NOFO | May 8, 2026 04:03 PM UTC |
| FAIS_User_Manual.pdf | FAIS Instruction Manual | May 8, 2026 04:04 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: June 22, 2026
Award
$240,000,000
Program Funding
7
Expected awards
$10,000,000
Award Minimum
$35,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
USDA-FAS-MCGOVERN-DOLE-PROGRAM-26-001
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Agriculture
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
May 8, 2026
Archive date:
July 22, 2026
