Supporting Emergency Agriculture Design and Standards (SEADS)

Amendment 1 to USAID/DCHA/OFDA APS No. 720FDA19APS00001 clarifies that there are no maximum or minimum values for subgrants and no limit on the number of subgrants that can be awarded. However, subrecipient activities must align with the Humanitarian Studies sector and adhere to USAID guidelines and applicable federal regulations. All funded activities are subject to standard Cooperative Agreement requirements and specific provisions detailed in the notice of funding opportunity.

Amendment 1 to USAID/DCHA/OFDA APS No. 720FDA19APS00001 outlines the guidelines for the Supporting Emergency Agriculture Design and Standards (SEADS) program. The document clarifies that there are no maximum or minimum values for subgrants, nor limitations on the number of subgrants that can be issued. However, all funded activities must align with the Humanitarian Studies and Applied Studies sectors as defined in USAID guidelines. Furthermore, subrecipients must adhere to applicable federal requirements, including 2 CFR 200 and USAID's supplementary 2 CFR 700, along with specific guidelines in Section F of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO). This amendment serves to ensure that funding for emergency agriculture initiatives remains effective and compliant with federal regulations, facilitating humanitarian efforts while maintaining oversight.