FY2025 McGovern-Dole International Food For Education and Child Nutrition Program

The McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program, under the USDA/FAS, announces its funding opportunity for fiscal year 2025, aiming to enhance food security and literacy in developing countries through school feeding and nutrition programs. The program allows eligible applicants, including private organizations and government agencies, to seek funding totaling up to $240 million over five years, focusing on various countries including Benin, Burkina Faso, and Pakistan. Applicants must submit detailed proposals showcasing their plans to provide educational support and improve health practices through local and regional procurement of food. The applications will be assessed based on comprehensive criteria such as program-specific objectives, sustainability, organizational capacity, and monitoring and evaluation strategies. Key dates include a deadline for questions by April 11, 2025, and the application submission deadline on April 18, 2025. The McGovern-Dole program prioritizes impactful initiatives that provide nutritious school meals while fostering lasting improvements in academic performance and health among participating children. Overall, this funding opportunity seeks to create significant advancements in education and nutrition within underprivileged communities globally, thereby contributing to broader efforts against hunger and poverty.