[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 9, 2026

$20M–$40M per award; estimated total funding $64M; up to 7 awards; typically multi-year cooperative agreements

Supports research to advance global food security through agricultural innovation, productivity, and nutrition.

--- ## Description This opportunity, administered by the U.S. Department of State's Office of Global Food Security, supports the establishment of Feed the Future Innovation Labs. The program aims to advance global food security by funding targeted research projects that address two core objectives: - Advancing agricultural science and research to boost productivity, mitigate threats to production systems, and enhance food systems for reducing hunger and malnutrition. - Increasing demand and consumption of nutritious, safe foods as part of healthy diets, and improving market pathways and opportunities for government and private sector actors to promote these foods. Projects should align with U.S. policy priorities and demonstrate potential for significant impact on reducing hunger and promoting nutrition globally. --- ## Due Dates - Full application/closing date: April 9, 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $64,000,000 - Award ceiling: $40,000,000 per project - Award floor: $20,000,000 per project - Expected number of awards: up to 7 - Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## 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. - See the official [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 further eligibility details. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted by eligible U.S. institutions. - Review the full opportunity details and requirements on [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361412). - Additional information and application instructions are available via the [MyGrants portal](https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=469925331b8fba50e02962cae54bcbae&view=Default). - No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## Additional Information - The opportunity supports research that addresses both supply and demand aspects of food security. - Projects should have clear strategies for scaling impact and engaging relevant stakeholders, including government and private sector actors. - The program is aligned with U.S. international food security and nutrition policy. --- ## External Links - [Official Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361412) - [Opportunity Details & Application Portal (MyGrants)](https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=469925331b8fba50e02962cae54bcbae&view=Default) - [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/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Contact | |---------------------|--------------------------------------------| | Program Email | FTFIL-SOI@state.gov | | Funder Phone | +1 202-647-4000 | | Funder Contact Page | [Contact the Office of Global Food Security](https://www.state.gov/contact-us/) |

Feed the Future Innovation Labs

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