UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD FOR PROGRESS PROGRAM Notice of Funding Opportunity
Agency: Food for Progress 10.606
- 10.606 -- Food for Progress
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
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-10.606-0700-20-(388) – Bangladesh
USDA-FAS-10.606-0700-20-(514) – Colombia
USDA-FAS-10.606-0700-20-(367) – Dominican Republic
...USDA-FAS-10.606-0700-20-(617) – Uganda
USDA-FAS-10.606-0700-20-(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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
contact email
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FFPr_Questions_and_Answers_July_2_-_7.pdf | FFPr Question Responses July 2 - 7 | Jul 13, 2020 05:19 PM UTC |
| FFPr_Questions_and_Answers_May_28__June_3_Revised.pdf | FFPr Question Revised Responses May 28 – June 3 | Jun 22, 2020 06:10 PM UTC |
| FFPr_QA_June_25_-_July_1.pdf | FFPr Q&A June 25 - July 1 | Jul 6, 2020 05:25 PM UTC |
| FFPr_Questions_and_Answers_June_11_-_17.pdf | FFPr Question Responses June 11 - 17 | Jun 22, 2020 03:51 PM UTC |
| Dominican_Republic_-_Sanitary_and_Phytosanitary_Issues.pdf | Dominican Republic - Sanitary and Phytosanitary Issues | Jun 22, 2020 06:12 PM UTC |
| FFPr_Question_and_Answers_June_18_-_24.pdf | FFPr Question Responses June 18 - 24 | Jun 26, 2020 04:38 PM UTC |
| Public_Meeting_Powerpoint_Presentation_FINAL_05_26_2020.pdf | Public Meeting Powerpoint Presentation | May 29, 2020 08:14 PM UTC |
| FFPr_Questions_and_Answers_June_4-10.pdf | FFPr Question Responses June 4-10 | Jun 17, 2020 12:28 PM UTC |
| Instructions_for_Submitting_Proposals_in_the_FAIS.pdf | Instructions for submitting Proposals in the FAIS | May 14, 2020 08:05 PM UTC |
| FFPr_Questions_and_Answers_Public_Meeting_and_Week_of_5.25.20.pdf | FFPr Questions and Answers Public Meeting and Week of 5.25.20 | Jun 17, 2020 12:54 PM UTC |
| FY2020_FFPr_NOFO_Mod_1.pdf | FY2020 FFPr NOFO Mod 1 | Jun 12, 2020 07:05 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
The full announcement can be found under the tab "related documents" above
Archived: August 13, 2020
Award
$190,000,000
Program Funding
5
Expected awards
$15,000,000
Award Minimum
$35,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
USDA-FAS-10-606-0700-20-01
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:
3
Posted date:
May 14, 2020
Archive date:
August 13, 2020
