Funding-USAID - Farmer-to-Farmer Program; March 25, 2013

Agency Name

USAID 

Description

The purpose of this RFA is to identify U.S. implementing organizations that are results-oriented, can develop and implement innovative and cost-effective programs, and have the capacity to field highly qualified volunteers to support international agricultural development, with an emphasis on improving private agricultural operations. Recipients of funding under this RFA may implement programs relating to all aspects of agricultural production and post-harvest activities, such as processing, marketing, credit and input supply, as well as improved agri-business management, environmental conservation, rural development, and improved policy and regulatory regimes.

The Recipient’s F2F Program goal should be to generate rapid, sustainable and broad-based food security and economic growth in the agricultural sector. A secondary goal should be to increase the American public’s understanding of international development issues and programs and international understanding of the U.S. and U.S. development programs. The Recipient’s F2F Program objective should focus on one or more of the following Sub-Elements of the U.S. Foreign Assistance Framework Agricultural Program Area:

a) Increase agricultural sector productivity and profitability

b) Improve conservation and sustainable use of environmental and natural resources

c) Expand agricultural sector access to financial services

d) Strengthen agricultural sector institutions.

Announcement Number: SOL-OAA-13-00006

Due Date: Mar 25, 2013   

Link to Full Announcement

http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=221574

Contact Information

Mohib Ahmed
Contracting/Agreement Officer
Phone 202-567-5079 

mohahmed@usaid.gov