FOA-Research
on School Meals Projects in Africa (USDA-FAS-10960-0700-10-21-0006); January 15,
2021
Agency
US
Department of Agriculture – Foreign Agricultural Service
(FAS)
Description
The
key objectives of the McGovern-Dole program are 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, nutrition programs are
offered for pregnant and lactating women, infants, and pre-school children to
sustain and improve their health and learning capacity before they enter school.
The awardee will conduct independent research that will contribute to improving
the understanding of three broad research questions in the McGovern-Dole
Learning Agenda and accompanying sub-questions. This research will incorporate
existing data and the collection of primary data as feasible and appropriate.
The corresponding report will analyze and compare different school feeding
partnerships, food sourcing models for school meals, and educational outcomes.
This study will enhance USDA’s and USAID’s understanding of the factors that
contribute to school feeding sustainability post-project. This original research
is anticipated to help inform future project funding, design, implementation,
and evaluation.
Announcement
Number
USDA-FAS-10960-0700-10-21-0006
Closing
Date
January
15, 2021
Link
to Full Announcement
https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=327964
Contact
Information
Abiola Adeyemi