UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE MCGOVERN-DOLE INTERNATIONAL FOOD FOR EDUCATION AND CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM
Administered by Denyse Watson Grantor, this agriculture & rural grant invites applications from eligible applicants, with applications due Jun 22, 2026. It provides awards up to $10M–$35M.
View & apply on Grants.govOpportunity description
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.
Who can apply
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
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.
Funding
Agency contact
Denyse Watson Grantor
Lindsay Carter McGovern-Dole Director International Food Assistance Division Phone 2022361095
Lindsay.Carter@usda.govApplying for this grant
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