Agricultural Development Projects Worldwide (Food for Progress Program)

Agricultural Development Projects Worldwide (Food for Progress Program) is sponsored by USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). This program supports agricultural development activities in countries and emerging democracies committed to introducing and expanding free enterprise in the agricultural sector.

Opportunity Listing - Food for Progress Program Notice of Funding Opportunity Fiscal Year 2026 Food for Progress Program Notice of Funding Opportunity Fiscal Year 2026 Agency: Foreign Agricultural Service Assistance Listings: 10. 606 -- Food for Progress Last Updated: June 8, 2026 View version history on Grants.

gov The Food for Progress 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. Per the Food Security Act of 1985 , ( 7 U.S.C.

§ 1736o(d) ), the Food for Progress Program has six specific objectives: Access, on the part of farmers in the country, to private, competitive markets for their products; Market pricing of eligible commodities to foster adequate private sector incentives to individual farmers to produce food on a regular basis for the country’s domestic needs; Establishment of market-determined foreign exchange rates; Timely availability of production inputs (such as seed, fertilizer, or pesticides) to farmers; Access to technologies appropriate to the level of agricultural development in country; and Construction of facilities and distribution systems necessary to handle perishable products.

These can be summarized through two high-level strategic objectives: (1) increase agricultural productivity, and (2) expand trade of agricultural products (domestically, regionally, and/or internationally). These objectives work to enhance the competitiveness of American agricultural markets while promoting private sector engagement and encouraging innovation in emerging markets.

The Food for Progress Program also represents the America First priorities by investing in strategically selected partner countries committed to improving agricultural productivity and expanding agricultural trade and opening new markets for U.S. agricultural goods while seeking to support vulnerable communities across the world.

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. In accordance with the Food for Progress Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. § 1736o), the following entities are eligible Applicants (see 7 CFR 1499.

2 for definitions): • The government of an emerging agricultural country • An intergovernmental organization • A private voluntary organization • A nonprofit agricultural organization or cooperative • A nongovernmental organization • A college or university • Any other private entity Grantor contact information Food for Progress Director, International Food Assistance Division Ingrid. Ardjosoediro@usda. gov Ingrid.

Ardjosoediro@usda. gov File name Description Last updated Budget_Summary_Detailed_Budget_Template_July_2025. xlsx Budget Summary Detailed Budget Template July 2025 May 21, 2026 08:34 PM UTC Instructions_for_Submitting_Proposals_in_the_FAIS_1.

21. 2025. pdf Instructions for Submitting Proposals in the FAIS 1.

21. 2025 May 21, 2026 08:35 PM UTC FY2026_Food_for_Progress_Notice_of_Funding_Opportunity. pdf FY2026 Food for Progress Notice of Funding Opportunity May 21, 2026 08:33 PM UTC FY26_FFPr_Priority_Countries_Evaluation_Reports.

zip FY26 FFPr Priority Countries Evaluation Reports May 22, 2026 11:52 AM UTC FY2026_Food_for_Progress_Notice_of_Funding_Opportunity_Amendment_1. pdf REVISED NOFO Jun 1, 2026 01:03 PM UTC FY2026_FFPr_NOFO_QA_May_21_-_June_2. pdf FFPr NOFO Q&A May 21-June 2 Jun 5, 2026 11:47 AM UTC FY2026_Food_for_Progress_Notice_of_Funding_Opportunity_Amendment_2.

pdf Revised NOFO Amendment 2 Jun 8, 2026 11:16 AM UTC FY2026_FFPr_NOFO_QA_June_3_-_June_9_. pdf FY2026 FFPr NOFO Q&A 6/3-6/9 Jun 15, 2026 11:11 AM UTC FY2026_FFPr_NOFO_QA_June_10_-_June_16. pdf FY26 FFPr NOFO Q&A 6/10-6/16 Jun 23, 2026 03:52 PM UTC FY2026_FFPr_NOFO_QA_June_17_-_June_19_.

pdf FY26 FFPr Q&A 6/17-6/19 Jun 25, 2026 06:58 PM UTC Link to additional information Funding opportunity number : USDA-FAS-FOOD-FOR-PROGRESS-PROGRAM-26-00 Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Your account requires additional identity verification.