The McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program (McGovern-Dole) key objectives are to carry out:1) preschool and primary school food for education programs in foreign countries to improve food security, reduce the incidence of hunger, and improve literacy and primary education, particularly with respect to girls; and, 2) maternal, infant, and child nutrition programs for pregnant women, nursing mothers, infants, and children who are five years of age or younger. 

When applying, reference the country’s specific identification number as listed in the NOFO and below:

USDA- FAS-10.608-0700-21-(680) –Benin

USDA- FAS-10.608-0700-21-(686) –Burkina Faso

USDA- FAS-10.608-0700-21-(520) –Guatemala

USDA- FAS-10.608-0700-21-(116) –Kyrgyzstan

USDA- FAS-10.608-0700-21-(439) –Laos

USDA- FAS-10.608-0700-21-(669) –Liberia

USDA- FAS-10.608-0700-21-(687) –Madagascar

USDA- FAS-10.608-0700-21-(679) –Republic of Congo

USDA- FAS-10.608-0700-21-(685) –Senegal

USDA- FAS-10.608-0700-21-(636) –Sierra Leone

USDA- FAS-10.608-0700-21-(000) –Non-priority country applications

Please note, applications will only be reviewed against other applications received for the same priority country. Also note, FAS may also review submissions from eligible Applicants for non–prioritized countries, however FAS will give priority consideration to fund proposals 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.  

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