USDA-FAS-MCGOVERN-DOLE-PROGRAM-23: McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program
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 Foreign Agricultural Service notices from 2023.
Foreign Agricultural Service offered grants of up to $32.0 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 7 awards worth $230 million in total. Applications closed on April 28, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 22, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$32.0 million
- Total funding$230 million
- Expected awards7
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA-FAS-10608-0700-24 | March 1, 2024 | Closed May 13, 2024 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | February 22, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 28, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 28, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
See Section C of the funding opportunity announcement for eligibility Information. Private Voluntary Organizations (see 7 CFR section 1599.2 for the definition of a private voluntary organization); Cooperatives; Intergovernmental Organizations; Governments of developing countries and their agencies; andOther organizations.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Food for Education awards averaged $27.1 million; this notice allows up to $32.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (91% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The principal objectives of the McGovern-Dole Program are to carry out: 1) preschool and school food for education programs in foreign countries to improve food security, reduce the incidence of hunger, and improve literacy and primary education, particularly with respect to girls; and 2) maternal, infant, and child nutrition programs for pregnant women, nursing mothers, infants, and children who are five years of age or younger. Funding Opportunity Numbers by Priority Country. (Refer to Appendix B - Country Guidance for more information) USDA-FAS-10.608-0700-23-(510) Cameroon USDA-FAS-10.608-0700-23-(124) Haiti USDA-FAS-10.608-0700-23-(558) Mozambique USDA-FAS-10.608-0700-23-(646) Nepal USDA-FAS-10.608-0700-23-(130) Nicaragua USDA-FAS-10.608-0700-23-(688) Sri Lanka USDA-FAS-10.608-0700-23-(578) Togo USDA-FAS-10.608-0700-23-(000) Non-priority country applications The Related Documents tab has the full announcement, details on how to apply, instructions on accessing the Food Aid Information System, weekly responses to questions, and other important information.
Who has won Food for Education grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Food for Education (10.608) awarded $2.0 billion across 72 grant awards, an average of $27.1 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Nations World Food Programme | District of Columbia | 19 | $501 million |
| Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops | Maryland | 21 | $496 million |
| Counterpart International, Inc. | District of Columbia | 7 | $240 million |
| Save the Children Federation, Inc. | Connecticut | 4 | $133 million |
| World Vision Inc. | District of Columbia | 3 | $86.6 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 USDA-FAS-MCGOVERN-DOLE-PROGRAM-23 still open?
No. It closed on April 28, 2023.
Who can apply for McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program?
Foreign Agricultural Service accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program?
Closed April 28, 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 $32.0 million each. About $230 million in total across about 7 awards.
Who has won Food for Education grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were United Nations World Food Programme, Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Counterpart International, Inc. The program made 72 awards worth $2.0 billion in that time.
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