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USDA Food for Peace Title II Emergency Food Assistance Grant Opportunity

This USDA Food for Peace Title II opportunity seeks to provide emergency food assistance using U.S.-origin agricultural commodities to several countries facing urgent needs. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) - International Food Assistance Division, Food for Peace Program - Products/Services Requested: - Emergency food assistance distribution - U.S.-origin agricultural commodities including: - Fortified rice - Beans - Flours - Ready-to-use supplementary foods - Other eligible items (see Appendix C) - Commodities must meet USDA food safety standards and be culturally/nutritionally appropriate - Quantities & Funding: - Individual awards: $20 million to $200 million - Total available funding: $357 million - At least 50% of budget must be allocated to commodity and freight costs - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All commodities must be 100% U.S. origin - Applicants must demonstrate capacity for international emergency food distribution - Compliance with USDA regulations and active SAM.gov registration required - Target countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Haiti, Kenya, Rwanda - Period of Performance: - Estimated 18 to 24 months, with possible extension options - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; all commodities must be U.S.-grown and produced - Place of Performance: - USDA Foreign Agricultural Service contracting office - Delivery and distribution in seven specified countries

Description

This funding opportunity from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), International Food Assistance Division, aims to provide immediate emergency food assistance using U.S. agricultural commodities. The program supports American farmers by ensuring all commodities are 100% U.S. origin and implements strict accountability measures to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. It targets emergency and in-need geographies in countries including Democratic Republic of the Congo, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Haiti, Kenya, and Rwanda. Applicants must demonstrate capacity to distribute emergency food assistance and comply with USDA regulations.

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