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Find similar grantsMcGovern-Dole Food for Education Program is sponsored by USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. This program supports education, child development, and food security in low-income, food-deficit countries committed to universal education, including Kenya. It provides U.
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Opportunity Listing - UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE MCGOVERN-DOLE INTERNATIONAL FOOD FOR EDUCATION AND CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM 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 Last Updated: May 14, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov 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, plus the provision of financial and technical assistance.
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, including support for maternal, infant, and child nutrition.
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. Prior McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Evaluations in Cambodia, Honduras, Liberia, and Timor-Leste are available here: https://www.
fas. usda. gov/programs/mcgovern-dole-food-education-program/mcgovern-dole-project-evaluation-reports 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 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.
Grantor contact information International Food Assistance Division 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 MGD_QA_Responses_5.
11-5. 13. docx MGD Q&A Responses 5/11/26-5/13/26 May 15, 2026 02:33 PM UTC McGovern-DOle_QA_Responses_5.
14-5. 20. docx MGD Q&A Responses 5/14/26-5/20/26 May 22, 2026 07:16 PM UTC MGD_QA_Responses_5.
21-5. 27. docx MGD Q&A responses 5/21-5/27 Jun 1, 2026 01:06 PM UTC McGovern-Dole_QA_Responses_5.
28-6. 3. pdf MGD Q&A Response May 28-June 3 Jun 5, 2026 11:44 AM UTC McGovern-Dole_QA_Responses_6.
4-6. 10. pdf MGD Q&A Responses 6/4-6/10 Jun 15, 2026 11:59 AM UTC MGD_QA_Responses_6.
11-6. 17. pdf MGD Q&A Responses 6/11-6/17 Jun 18, 2026 06:44 PM UTC Link to additional information Funding opportunity number : USDA-FAS-MCGOVERN-DOLE-PROGRAM-26-001 Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Low-income, food-deficit countries committed to universal education. Projects are implemented by organizations like the World Food Programme (WFP) in partnership with local governments. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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