Closed on Jun 22, 2026

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE MCGOVERN-DOLE INTERNATIONAL FOOD FOR EDUCATION AND CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM

Foreign Agricultural Service · Opportunity number USDA-FAS-MCGOVERN-DOLE-PROGRAM-26-001

Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 23, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Key facts

Opportunity number	USDA-FAS-MCGOVERN-DOLE-PROGRAM-26-001
Agency	Foreign Agricultural Service Department of Agriculture
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)	10.608
Posted	May 8, 2026
Deadline	Jun 22, 2026
Award ceiling	$35,000,000
Award floor	$10,000,000
Expected number of awards	7
Estimated total program funding	$240,000,000
Cost sharing or matching required	No
Funding type	Cooperative agreement
Category	Agriculture
Last updated here	Jun 23, 2026

Summary from the notice

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, the provision of financial and technical assistance, and provision of maternal, infant, and child nutrition programs. In accordance with the authorizing legislation, 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.

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.

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

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)

Not listed as eligible

Small businesses
Nonprofits
Colleges and universities
State governments
Local governments
Tribal governments and organizations
Larger for-profit companies
Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

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.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.

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Before you apply

Read the full official notice, including the evaluation criteria.
Confirm your organization type and location are eligible.
Check your SAM.gov registration is active.
Note the exact deadline time and time zone in the notice.