Food for Progress Program Notice of Funding Opportunity Fiscal Year 2026
The Food for Progress Program offers US agricultural commodities to developing countries to boost agricultural productivity and trade, promote free enterprise, and support local development using generated proceeds.
Funder: Foreign Agricultural Service
Due Dates: June 19, 2026 (Questions) | July 6, 2026 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $226 million total; individual awards from $28M–$35M; 4–5 year projects; ~7 awards expected.
Summary: Supports projects that increase agricultural productivity and expand trade in developing countries through monetization of U.S. commodities.
Key Information: No cost share required; must apply via FAIS; strong focus on measurable impact and cost-efficiency.
Description
This opportunity, administered by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), funds cooperative agreements under the Food for Progress Program. The program donates U.S. agricultural commodities to developing countries and emerging democracies that are committed to expanding free enterprise in their agricultural sectors. Commodities are monetized (sold) locally, with proceeds used to support agricultural development activities such as improving productivity, enhancing market access, and expanding trade. Projects must align with the program’s two strategic objectives: (1) increasing agricultural productivity and (2) expanding trade of agricultural products. Awards are made to organizations capable of designing and implementing large-scale, multi-year projects that deliver measurable, sustainable impact.
