7200AA23RFA00015: Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Irrigation & Mechanization Systems
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Agency for International Development notices from 2023.
Agency for International Development offered grants of up to $40.0 million to colleges and universities. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on August 4, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 9, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$40.0 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | June 9, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 4, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas awards averaged $8.7 million; this notice allows up to $40.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (54% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Leader with Associates Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Irrigation & Mechanization Systems (ILIMS). Eligibility for this award is restricted to U.S. colleges and universities as defined under Section 296(d) of Title XII of the FAA. See Section C.I of this NOFO for eligibility requirements.
Who has won USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas (98.001) awarded $37 billion across 4,233 grant awards, an average of $8.7 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | District of Columbia | 489 | $6.9 billion |
| Family Health International | North Carolina | 91 | $2.1 billion |
| Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops | Maryland | 128 | $1.2 billion |
| Save the Children Federation, Inc. | Connecticut | 100 | $814 million |
| Research Triangle Institute | North Carolina | 33 | $756 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is 7200AA23RFA00015 still open?
No. It closed on August 4, 2023.
Who can apply for Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Irrigation & Mechanization Systems?
Agency for International Development accepted applications from colleges and universities.
What is the deadline for Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Irrigation & Mechanization Systems?
Closed August 4, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $40.0 million each.
Who has won USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Family Health International, Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The program made 4,233 awards worth $37 billion in that time.