OpportunityTitle: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE LOCAL AND REGIONAL FOOD AID PROCUREMENT PROGRAM- Modification 1
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: In accordance with LRP regulations (7 CFR &#167; 1590.3(a)(1)) and 7 USC 1726c, a private voluntary organization, a cooperative, or an intergovernmental organization is eligible to submit an application to become an Applicant under LRP. See 7 CFR 1590.2 for the definition of a private voluntary organization.
Description: LRP aims to support development activities to strengthen the capacity of food-insecure developing countries and address the causes of chronic food insecurity. Under LRP, recipients use FAS-provided funds to purchase eligible commodities in developing countries and pay for associated administrative and operational costs related to the implementation of field-based projects in a foreign country pursuant to an agreement with FAS. LRP also supports the consumption of locally or regionally produced food and strengthens local value chains and all associated procurement activities. LRP will focus primarily on development programs, although the regulations also provide for the furnishing of food assistance in the form of an emergency response (7 CFR &#167; 1590.1(a)(2)). Go to related document to find the full announcement, details on how to apply, and other important information.
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GrantorContactText: Ingrid Ardjosoediro &lt;br/&gt;Branch Chief &lt;br/&gt;Phone 202-720-2637