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# Food for Progress

              -  Active Food for Progress Projects 
              -  Map of Active Food Assistance Projects 
              -  Food for Progress Funding 

## Contact

                          - Food Assistance Division(202) 957-1740ppded@usda.gov 

## Evaluations

FAS-funded food assistance projects are subject to independent evaluation and results are published to the **Development Experience Clearinghouse**** **maintained by the U.S. Agency for International Development.

The Food for Progress Program helps developing countries and emerging democracies modernize and strengthen their agricultural sectors. U.S. agricultural commodities donated to recipient countries are sold on the local market and the proceeds are used to support agricultural, economic, or infrastructure development programs.

Food for Progress has two principal objectives: to improve agricultural productivity and to expand trade of agricultural products. 

Past Food for Progress projects have trained farmers in animal and plant health, helped improve farming methods, developed road and utility systems, established producer cooperatives, provided microcredit, and developed agricultural value chains. Program participants have included private voluntary organizations, foreign governments, universities, and intergovernmental organizations. 

FAS solicits project proposals each year and provides a list of priority countries. Organizations eligible to apply include foreign governments, intergovernmental organizations, private voluntary organizations, cooperatives, and nongovernmental organizations. Colleges and universities – including land-grant institutions - are also eligible to apply to Food for Progress.

#### USDA Food for Progress FY2024 Public Meeting Webinar

USDA would like to invite interested parties to attend a public meeting webinar on FY24 Food for Progress Programs Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO). This will be an informational session to discuss application requirements and technical areas of focus and address any stakeholder questions.  

 The webinar will be held on Tuesday, May 21 from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET. The session will be recorded, and the information will be made available on grants.gov after the public meeting. Click on the link below to access the webinar. 

**Join ZoomGov Meeting**https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1615797942?pwd=V012YjBvaVlJN1k2YkVndmhKWkpUUT09

Meeting ID: 161 579 7942Passcode: Townhall

**Dial by your location**

• 833 435 1820 US Toll-free• 833 568 8864 US Toll-free 

Meeting ID: 161 579 7942Passcode: 57915035

Meeting Link

## How to Apply

**Application Deadline:**

**Status:**

              -  Active Food for Progress Projects 
              -  Map of Active Food Assistance Projects 
              -  Food for Progress Funding 

## Contact

                          - Food Assistance Division(202) 957-1740ppded@usda.gov 

## Evaluations

FAS-funded food assistance projects are subject to independent evaluation and results are published to the **Development Experience Clearinghouse**** **maintained by the U.S. Agency for International Development.

## Resources

**Regulations**
7 CFR Part 1499 - Food for Progress Program

**Program Notices**
Ocean Freight Invitation for Bids

**Policies & Procedures**
FY 2020 Compliance Review Schedule - Food Assistance Programs

Application Guidelines for New Food Assistance Commodities

Financial and Compliance Review Guide

Food for Progress Learning Agenda

Guidance on Food Aid Program Standard Indicators

Monitoring and Evaluation Policy

Prohibition  on Certain Telecommunication and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

Work Plan Guidance

## Data and Analysis

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July 14, 2020

Attaché Report (GAIN)
              Jordan: Food for Progress Jordan Success Story - Where Harvesting Every Drop of Water Counts            

June 30, 2016

Charts and Graphs
              Infographic: Feeding Our Future            

January 22, 2016

Attaché Report (GAIN)
              Ethiopia: USDA’s Investment in Ethiopia's Livestock Feed Sector Pays Off            

## News and Features

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September 24, 2024

News Release
              USDA Invests $466.5 Million in Food Assistance, Agricultural Development Projects Worldwide            

July 19, 2024

Stakeholder Notice
              USDA Seeks Input on $50-Million Food Aid Pilot            

May 7, 2024

Stakeholder Notice
              USDA Food for Progress FY2024 Public Meeting Webinar            

## Programs in Action

March 19, 2024

Feature
              Trade and Exports Continue to Strengthen American Agriculture            

July 27, 2023

Feature
              WISHH and FAS Work Together to Ensure Food Security Around the Globe