Food for Education

Department Of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service

The key objective of the McGovern-Dole Program is to reduce hunger and improve literacy and primary education, especially for girls. By providing school meals, teacher training and related support, McGovern-Dole projects help boost school enrollment and academic performance. At the same time, the program also focuses on improving childrenโ€™s health and learning capacity before they enter school by offering nutrition programs for pregnant and nursing women, infants and pre-schoolers. Sustainabil

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Helps schools in low-income countries provide meals and nutrition programs for children and mothers. Aims to improve education and reduce hunger.

Quick Facts

Funding
$10 - $240,000,000
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Health & Biomedical Research
Organization
Department Of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service

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What Is This Program?

The McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program provides agricultural commodities and financial and technical assistance to carry out preschool and school food for education programs in eligible countries to improve food security, reduce the incidence of hunger, and improve literacy and primary education, particularly with respect to girls; and maternal, infant, and child nutrition programs for pregnant women, nursing mothers, infants, and children who are 5 years of age or younger.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Review the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for details.
  • Prepare the application according to the guidelines.
  • Submit the application by the deadline.
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://www.grants.gov/
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ“…Key Dates
June 22, 2026Application Deadline
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • indirect cost rate agreement
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • nutritious packaged U.S. agricultural commodities
  • school feeding
  • maternal and child nutrition projects
  • teacher training
  • nutrition programs for pregnant and nursing women
  • nutrition programs for infants and children under 5
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
mixed

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ”€Matching Required
Yes
๐Ÿ“ŠMatching Ratio
25% minimum
๐ŸฆEligible Matching Sources
  • cash
  • in-kind
  • local community support
๐Ÿ“šStacking Rules
Yes, can combine with other government funding
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธProof of Matching Required
Documentation of contributions from local community or other sources

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
annual
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • SF-425 Federal Financial Report
  • performance progress report
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
Terms and Conditions Regarding the use of USDA Logo and McGovern-Dole Branding and Marking
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

PPDED@fas.usda.gov
(202) 720-1008

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