UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD FOR PEACE, TITLE II PROGRAM
This USDA grant funds emergency food aid using 100% U.S.-grown commodities to support American agriculture, prevent fraud, and reduce long-term foreign aid dependency in select countries.
Funder: Foreign Agricultural Service
Due Dates: June 3, 2026 (Questions due) | June 12, 2026 (Application/Concept Paper due)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total: $357,000,000 | Individual awards: $20M–$200M | 18–24 months
Summary: Supports emergency food assistance in select countries using 100% U.S.-origin agricultural commodities, prioritizing rapid response and accountability.
Key Information: At least 50% of the budget must be allocated to U.S. commodity and freight costs.
Description
This opportunity provides funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food for Peace, Title II Program, managed by the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). The program aims to deliver immediate emergency food assistance using U.S.-grown agricultural commodities to address acute food insecurity, famine, and food crises in select countries. The focus is on measurable impact, supporting American agricultural producers, and ensuring strict accountability to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. Projects must use 100% U.S.-origin commodities, and cash or food vouchers are not permitted. The program targets countries experiencing severe food insecurity where local and international capacities are exceeded.
