Food for Progress Program Notice of Funding Opportunity Fiscal Year 2026
Last verified by NonDilute: 2026-06-08. Official notice and agency instructions control.
If your organization operates internationally in agricultural development and can execute large-scale commodity programs in partner countries, this multi-million-dollar award supports infrastructure and market-building activities aligned with U.S. trade priorities.
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What this is
This USDA Foreign Agricultural Service program provides $28–35 million awards to support agricultural development in strategically selected partner countries. Commodity proceeds fund activities aligned with six statutory objectives: farmer market access, competitive pricing, foreign exchange reform, input availability, technology adoption, and infrastructure for perishables. The program targets emerging markets committed to free enterprise and private sector growth in agriculture, positioning it as an export promotion tool for U.S. farm goods.
Who can apply
The eligible applicant types are listed as 'Others'—refer to the full announcement for clarification. This is a large-scale international agricultural program likely requiring established organizational capacity, prior USDA experience, and presence in designated partner countries; solo founders and early-stage startups are not typical candidates.
Eligible applicant types
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Full description — from the agency
The Food for Progress Program provides for the donation of U.S. agricultural commodities to developing countries and emerging democracies committed to introducing and expanding free enterprise in the agricultural sector. The commodities are generally sold on the local market, and the proceeds are used to support agricultural development activities. Per the Food Security Act of 1985, (7 U.S.C. § 1736o(d)), the Food for Progress Program has six specific objectives: Access, on the part of farmers in the country, to private, competitive markets for their products; Market pricing of eligible commodities to foster adequate private sector incentives to individual farmers to produce food on a regular basis for the country’s domestic needs; Establishment of market-determined foreign exchange rates; Timely availability of production inputs (such as seed, fertilizer, or pesticides) to farmers; Access to technologies appropriate to the level of agricultural development in country; and Construction of facilities and distribution systems necessary to handle perishable products. These can be summarized through two high-level strategic objectives: (1) increase agricultural productivity, and (2) expand trade of agricultural products (domestically, regionally, and/or internationally). These objectives work to enhance the competitiveness of American agricultural markets while promoting private sector engagement and encouraging innovation in emerging markets. The Food for Progress Program also represents the America First priorities by investing in strategically selected partner countries committed to improving agricultural productivity and expanding agricultural trade and opening new markets for U.S. agricultural goods while seeking to support vulnerable communities across the world. Go to Related Documents to find the full announcement, details on how to apply, instructions on accessing the Food Aid Information System, weekly responses to questions, and other important information.
Topics: food aid program · agricultural development · emerging markets agriculture · commodity assistance · usda international programs · agricultural trade expansion · developing country farming
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