​​Technical Support for Ukraine’s Dairy Sector​
ID: 357562Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-FAS)

Award Range

$0 - $250K

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/357562
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA/FAS) is offering a funding opportunity aimed at providing technical support for Ukraine's dairy sector, with a total funding amount of $250,000. This initiative seeks to enhance the resilience and profitability of Ukrainian dairy farms, focusing on improved farm management practices, veterinary care, and fostering connections with the U.S. dairy industry in response to the challenges posed by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Eligible applicants include state cooperative institutions and universities in the United States, who must submit detailed proposals outlining their training plans and collaborative strategies with Ukrainian organizations by the application deadline of January 6, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Melissa Yeakley Martin at melissa.yeakley@usda.gov or by phone at 202-368-5407.

    Point(s) of Contact
    melissa.yeakley@usda.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    USDA-FAS-10960-0700-10-25-0004.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA/FAS) has announced a funding opportunity to provide technical assistance for improving Ukraine’s dairy sector. This initiative, funded with $250,000, aims to support Ukrainian dairy farms in enhancing their resilience and profitability in the wake of Russia's invasion. Eligible applicants include state cooperative institutions and universities in the U.S. who must register with the System for Award Management (SAM) before submission. The primary program goals are to enhance farm management practices, improve veterinary care, and foster connections with the U.S. dairy industry. Applicants are required to submit comprehensive proposals that detail training plans, collaborative strategies with Ukrainian organizations, and capacity-building approaches intended to ensure lasting benefits for the dairy sector. The application process includes strict eligibility criteria, funding restrictions, and evaluation based on various measures including program design and budget justification. The application deadline is January 6, 2025, with specific guidelines for format and content. This initiative underscores USDA/FAS's commitment to supporting agricultural development and stability in Ukraine amidst ongoing challenges.
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