The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is inviting proposals for a cooperative agreement aimed at enhancing cross-border plant health support in Africa. This initiative seeks to improve agricultural trade by developing and operationalizing sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) regulatory systems in collaboration with the African Union and its member states. The program is crucial for establishing a robust framework for plant health, which is essential for facilitating trade and ensuring food security in the region. Interested applicants, including state and local agricultural entities, universities, and research institutions, can apply for a total funding amount of up to $2 million, with proposals due by August 9, 2024. For inquiries, applicants may contact Chizoba Ezenwa at Chizoba.Ezenwa@usda.gov or Carrie Johnson at Carrie.Johnson2@usda.gov.