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 due) | July 6, 2026 (Full application due)
Funding Amounts: $28M–$35M per award (4–5 years); $226M total; ~7 awards expected
Summary: Supports projects that monetize U.S. agricultural commodities to boost agricultural productivity and trade in developing countries and emerging democracies.
Key Information: No cost share required; applications must be submitted via the FAIS portal.
Description
The Foreign Agricultural Service's Food for Progress Program funds multi-year cooperative agreements to support agricultural development in developing countries and emerging democracies committed to expanding free enterprise in the agricultural sector. The program donates U.S. agricultural commodities, which are sold locally in partner countries, and the resulting proceeds are used to implement projects that improve agricultural productivity and expand agricultural trade at domestic, regional, or international levels.
Projects should address strategic objectives such as:
- Increasing farmers' access to private, competitive markets
- Fostering market pricing of commodities
- Improving foreign exchange rate systems
- Ensuring timely availability of agricultural inputs
- Enhancing access to appropriate technologies
- Developing facilities and distribution systems for perishable goods
The program emphasizes private sector engagement, innovation, and measurable returns on investment, with a focus on sustainability and alignment with both U.S. and partner country agricultural priorities.
