FY 2024 Strengthening Bangladesh’s Trade Facilitative Phytosanitary Regulatory Systems
ID: 351745Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-FAS)

Award Range

$0 - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Agriculture

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351745
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is offering a funding opportunity titled "FY 2024 Strengthening Bangladesh's Trade Facilitative Phytosanitary Regulatory Systems" through a cooperative agreement. This initiative aims to enhance the technical and institutional capacities of Bangladesh's National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) by building on previous USDA/FAS efforts to improve adherence to international phytosanitary standards. The program is crucial for fostering agricultural trade and ensuring food safety in Bangladesh, with a total funding amount of $500,000 available for one award. Interested applicants can reach out to Jessica Mudjitaba-Fernández at Jessica.Mudjitaba-Fernandez@usda.gov, and proposals must be submitted by March 15, 2024.

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    FY24 Bangladesh PH NOFO - USDA-FAS-10960-0700-10-24-0003.pdf
    FY24.pdf
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