Food for Progress Program Notice of Funding Opportunity Fiscal Year 2026
- Response deadline
- Jul 6, 2026 Closed
- Date posted
- May 21, 2026
- Source
- Open notice
Description
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.
Classifications
- NAICS10.606
Documents (10)
- DownloadFY2026 Food for Progress Notice of Funding Opportunity.pdfapplication/pdf840 KB
- DownloadBudget Summary Detailed Budget Template July 2025.xlsxapplication/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet184 KB
- DownloadInstructions for Submitting Proposals in the FAIS 1.21.2025.pdfapplication/pdf5.4 MB
- DownloadFY26 FFPr Priority Countries Evaluation Reports.zipapplication/x-zip-compressed50.0 MB
- DownloadFY2026 Food for Progress Notice of Funding Opportunity_Amendment 1.pdfapplication/pdf940 KB
- DownloadFY2026 FFPr NOFO QA May 21 - June 2.pdfapplication/pdf120 KB
- DownloadFY2026 Food for Progress Notice of Funding Opportunity_Amendment 2.pdfapplication/pdf944 KB
- DownloadFY2026 FFPr NOFO QA June 10 - June 16.pdfapplication/pdf227 KB
- DownloadFY2026 FFPr NOFO QA June 17 - June 19_.pdfapplication/pdf211 KB
- DownloadFY2026 FFPr NOFO Q&A June 3 - June 9_.pdf179 KB
Contacts
- Denyse Watson Grantoringrid.ardjosoediro@usda.gov2027200525