Per the McGovern-Dole program’s authorizing legislation, this funding opportunity is intended to improve food security, reduce the incidence of hunger, and improve literacy and primary education, particularly with respect to girls, through the procurement of U.S. agricultural commodities, plus the provision of financial and technical assistance. All McGovern-Dole projects provide school feeding through a combination of predominantly U.S.-provided and some locally and regionally procured commodities and address the two strategic program objectives 1) Improved Literacy of School-Aged Children, and 2) Increased Use of Health, Nutrition and Dietary Practices. McGovern-Dole projects may also provide some context-specific complementary activities that support these program objectives, including support for maternal, infant, and child nutrition.

In addition, McGovern-Dole projects need to represent America First objectives, including a strong focus on providing U.S. agricultural commodities purchased from American Farmers; clear oversight and monitoring of activities to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse; and realistic strategies to graduate project activities and have a sustainable lasting impact after USDA McGovern-Dole support ends. 

When applying, reference the country’s specific identification number as listed in the NOFO and below:

USDA-FAS-10.608-0700-26-(511) Bolivia

USDA-FAS-10.608-0700-26-(442) Cambodia

USDA-FAS-10.608-0700-26-(518) Ecuador

USDA-FAS-10.608-0700-26-(675) Guinea

USDA-FAS-10.608-0700-26-(522) Honduras

USDA-FAS-10.608-0700-26-(669) Liberia

USDA-FAS-10.608-0700-26-(472) Timor Leste

USDA-FAS-10.608-0700-26-(000) Non-priority country applications

Please note, applications will only be reviewed against other applications received for the same priority country. USDA/FAS will accept applications for non-priority countries, excepting countries listed in Proclamation 10998. However, USDA/FAS rarely funds projects in non-priority countries and USDA/FAS will prioritize funding applications for the identified priority countries.

Prior McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Evaluations in Cambodia, Honduras, Liberia, and Timor-Leste are available here: https://www.fas.usda.gov/programs/mcgovern-dole-food-education-program/mcgovern-dole-project-evaluation-reports 

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.