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ClosedUSDA Foreign Agricultural Service · 2025

McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program

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Agency: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service
Funding: Varies
Deadline: April 18, 2025 (Passed)
Status: Closed
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations, international organizations, and U.S. government agencies.

"McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.

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McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program is sponsored by USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. Provides U.S. agricultural commodities and financial assistance to improve literacy and nutrition among schoolchildren in low-income countries, including Kenya.

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A **. gov** website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. _USDA Foreign Agricultural Service_ 3.

McGovern-Dole Food for Education Program # McGovern-Dole Food for Education Program * Active McGovern-Dole Projects * Map of Active Food Assistance Projects * Agricultural Commodities Purchased and Transported by State for Active McGovern-Dole Projects * Annual Funding Allocations * Food Assistance Division (202) 957-1740 ppded@usda.

gov The McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program helps support education, child development and food security in low-income, food-deficit countries around the globe. The program purchases nutritious packaged U.S. agricultural commodities from American farmers, ranchers, and producers, to support school feeding and maternal and child nutrition projects.

The statutory objectives of the McGovern-Dole Program are to reduce hunger and improve literacy and primary education, especially for girls. By providing school meals and teacher training, McGovern-Dole projects help boost school enrollment and academic performance.

At the same time, the program also focuses on improving children’s health and learning capacity before they enter school by offering nutrition programs for pregnant and nursing women, infants and children under 5. Graduation is an important aspect of the McGovern-Dole Program.

FAS and its implementing organizations work to ensure that the communities served by the program can ultimately sustain the benefits of the program and continue activities on their own or with support from other sources, such as the host government or local community. McGovern-Dole projects are conducted by nonprofit charitable organizations, cooperatives, the United Nations World Food Program, and other international organizations.

FAS announces a list of priority countries each year, based on factors such as per-capita income, literacy and malnutrition rates, and commitments to sustaining the benefits of school meals. The McGovern-Dole Program is named in honor of Ambassador and former U.S. Senator George McGovern and former U.S. Senator Robert Dole in recognition of their tireless efforts to eradicate childhood hunger.

**Application Deadline:** Jun 22, 2026 * Active McGovern-Dole Projects * Map of Active Food Assistance Projects * Agricultural Commodities Purchased and Transported by State for Active McGovern-Dole Projects * Annual Funding Allocations * Food Assistance Division (202) 957-1740 ppded@usda.

gov 7 CFR Part 1599 - McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program Notice of FY 2021 Funds Availability - McGovern-Dole (grants. gov) FY 2021 Limited Funding Opportunity for Guatemala and Honduras - McGD (grants. gov) FY 2021 Standing Supplemental Funding Opportunity - McGD (grants.

gov) Ocean Freight Invitation for Bids **Policies & Procedures** IFAD Past Performance Review Template Terms and Conditions Regarding the use of USDA Logo and McGovern-Dole Branding and Marking Prohibition on Certain Telecommunication and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment School Meals Learning Agenda Monitoring and Evaluation Policy Guidance on Food Aid Program Standard Indicators Application Guidelines for New Food Assistance Commodities Financial and Compliance Review Guide Research and Learning of the McGovern-Dole School Meals Program in Africa Research and Learning of the McGovern-Dole School Meals Program in Africa: Key Takeaways—Executive Summary ### Stakeholder Notice: USDA Publishes FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity for McGovern-Dole Program The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is now accepting applications for the fiscal year 2026 McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program.

### Stakeholder Notice: Announcing FY 2026 Priority Countries for America First International Food Assistance Programming U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service announced the priority countries for its Food for Progress and McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition programs for fiscal year 2026.

### FY 2025 McGovern-Dole Notice of Funding Opportunity Published The U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service announced today up to $240 million for the FY 2025 McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program (McGovern-Dole) awards.

## Get reports, news, and more delivered straight to your inbox _USDA Foreign Agricultural Service_ * Economic Research Service * Non-Discrimination Statement * World Agricultural Outlook Board

Eligibility Requirements

Nonprofit organizations, international organizations, and U.S. government agencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, international organizations, and U.S. government agencies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

When is the deadline for McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program?

The published deadline was April 18, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.

Who funds McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program?

McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program is funded by USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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