[Office of Global Food Security](https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-economic-growth-energy-and-the-environment/bureau-of-global-food-security)

April 3, 2026

$20M–$40M per award; approx. $64M total across ~7 awards; duration varies

Supports U.S. colleges and universities in advancing global food security through research to improve agricultural productivity and nutrition.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity from the Office of Global Food Security supports the establishment of Feed the Future Innovation Labs. The program aims to advance global food security in alignment with U.S. policy by supporting targeted research that either: - Advances agricultural science to increase productivity, mitigate threats to production systems, and strengthen food systems to reduce hunger and malnutrition, or - Increases demand for nutritious and safe foods as part of healthy diets, and improves market pathways for government and private sector actors. The program is designed to foster research partnerships that address both the supply and demand sides of food security, integrating science, policy, and market solutions. --- ## Due Dates - April 3, 2026: Application deadline (closing date) --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $64,000,000 - Expected number of awards: 7 - Award ceiling: $40,000,000 - Award floor: $20,000,000 - Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement --- ## Eligibility - Only eligible U.S. colleges and universities, as defined under Section 296(d) of Title XII of the Foreign Assistance Act (as amended), may apply. - “Others” may be eligible for subawards or as partners, but not as prime applicants. - See the [Statement of Interest](https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=469925331b8fba50e02962cae54bcbae&view=Default) for additional eligibility details. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted by the deadline via the appropriate grants portal (typically Grants.gov or MyGrants). - Review the full [opportunity details](https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=469925331b8fba50e02962cae54bcbae&view=Default) and Statement of Interest for guidance on proposal content and submission requirements. - No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## Additional Information - The program advances U.S. foreign policy objectives by supporting science-based agricultural innovation, climate-smart practices, and improved nutritional outcomes. - Projects are expected to address both research and practical implementation aspects of food security and nutrition. --- ## External Links - [Funder Home Page: Office of Global Food Security](https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-economic-growth-energy-and-the-environment/bureau-of-global-food-security) - [Feed the Future Initiative](https://www.feedthefuture.gov/) - [Opportunity Details & Statement of Interest](https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=469925331b8fba50e02962cae54bcbae&view=Default) - [Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361339) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |-------------------------------|-----------------------------|------------------| | Program Contact (FTFIL-SOI) | FTFIL-SOI@state.gov | +1 202-647-4000 | | Grants.gov Applicant Support | support@grants.gov | 1-800-518-4726 |

Feed the Future Innovation Labs

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