(FOA)-Scientific
and Cooperative Research Program (USDA-FAS-10961-0700-10-20-0001); March 2,
2020
Agency
US
Department of Agriculture – Foreign Agricultural Service
(FAS)
Description
The
Scientific Cooperation Research Program (SCRP) is a Foreign Agricultural Service
Office,(FAS) administered program that has been in
existence for several decades. Historically, SCRP has funded hundreds of
collaborative research programs between U.S. and foreign scientists. SCRP
will support applied research, extension, and education projects — lasting up to
two years between U.S. researchers and researchers from selected emerging market
economies - that create practical solutions to challenges faced by small farmers
and build regional or global trade capacities in FAS countries. In general,
applications should support one or more of the following strategies of the
Global Food Security Act (Public Law No: 114-195):
1.
Accelerate
inclusive, agricultural-led economic growth that reduces global poverty,hunger, and malnutrition, particularly among women
and children.
2.
Increase
the productivity, incomes, and livelihoods of small-scale producers, especially
women, by working across agricultural value chains, enhancing local capacity to
manage agricultural resources effectively, and expanding producer access to
local and international markets.
3.
Build
resilience to food shocks among vulnerable populations and households while
reducing reliance upon emergency food assistance.
4.
Create
an enabling environment for agricultural growth and investment, including
through the promotion of secure and transparent property
rights.
5.
Improve
the nutritional status of women and children, with a focus on reducing child
stunting, including through the promotion of highly nutritious foods, diet diversification,and
nutritional behaviors that improve maternal and child
health.
6.
Align
with and leverage broader United States strategies and investments in trade,economic growth, science
and technology, agricultural research and extension, maternal and child health,
nutrition, and water, sanitation, and hygiene.
Announcement
Number
Closing
Date
March
2, 2020
Link
to Full Announcement
https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=323853
Contact
Information
Sintayehu
Assefa