Food for Education (10.608)

Program

10.608 Food for Education

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: Foreign Agricultural Service

Authorization

Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002.

Program Number

10.608

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

The key objectives of the FFE program are to reduce hunger and improve literacy and primary education, especially for girls. By providing school meals, teacher training, and related support, FFE projects will help boost school enrollment and academic performance. At the same time, nutrition programs will be offered for pregnant women, nursing mothers, infants, and pre-school youngsters to sustain and improve the health and learning capacity of children before they enter school.

Types of Assistance

Sale, Exchange, or Donation of Property and
Goods.

Uses and Use Restrictions

The activities under the program must be in accordance with the terms of the program.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

A Cooperating Sponsor may be either: (a) A foreign government; (b) An entity registered with the Agency for International Development (AID) in accordance with AID regulations; or (c) An entity that demonstrates to CCC's satisfaction: (1) Organizational experience and resources available to implement and manage the type of program proposed, (2) Experience working in the targeted country; and (3) Experience and knowledge on the part of personnel who will be responsible for implementing and managing the program. CCC may require that an entity submit a financial statement demonstrating that it has the financial means to implement an effective donation program. 7CFR 1599.3.

Beneficiary Eligibility

The FFE program will focus on developing countries. The national government of the recipient country is fully committed to achieving the goals of the World Declaration on Education for All and should be taking steps to raise nutritional standards and improve the quality and availability of education.

Credentials/Documentation

The program introduction shall include information about the organization's past food aid activities with particular emphasis on school feeding, maternal child health or other relevant development activities, its experience with the country where the program is proposed, and any other relevant information to demonstrate its capability to implement the program in the country, with particular emphasis on the organizations ability to identify and assess the needs of beneficiaries, especially malnourished or undernourished mothers and children who are 5 years of age or younger, and school-age children who are malnourished, undernourished, or do not regularly attend school. 7 CFR 1599.4(b)(1).

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

7 CFR 1599.4 - SF424 Program Introduction Plan of Operation Budget Proposal.

Award Procedure

Application deadline is included in the announcements on the FAS website.

Deadlines

About 60 days.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

None.

Appeals

None.

Renewals

None.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

None.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Agreements normally include assistance or program implementation periods of 1-3 years.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

The agreements and regulations require semi-annual reports for commodity logistics and the use of proceeds from the sale of the commodities 7 CFR 1599.15. Organizations must submit quarterly financial reports for all funds advanced and all interest earned 7 CFR 1499.7.

Audits

Non-governmental cooperating sponsors are subject of the audit requirements of OMB circular A-133 as implemented in USDA by 7 CFR Part 3052. Audits of States, Local Governments and Non-profit organizations. The cooperating sponsor is also responsible for auditing the activities of recipient agencies that receive more that $25,000 of provided commodities or sale proceeds. 7 CFR 1599.16.

Records

The Cooperating sponsor shall maintain records for a period of three (3) years from the date of export of the commodities that accurately reflect the receipt and use of the commodities and any proceeds realized from the sale of commodities. 7 CFR 1599.15(a)

Program Accomplishments

None.

Financial Information

Account Identification

12-4336-0-3-999.

Obligations

(Grants) FY 07 $98,000,000; FY est 08 $98,000,000; and FY 09 est not reported.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

None.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

7 CFR 1599.

Related Programs

None.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Director Food Assistance Division, Foreign Agricultural Service, Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Ave., S.W., Stop 1034; Washington, DC 20250-1034. Telephone: (202) 720-4221.

Web Site Address

htp://www.fas.usda.gov.

Examples of Funded Projects

None.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Improve food security; Reduce hunger; Improve education; 96 Maternal-child health programs; Government's commitment/action to improve school system; and, Graduate to long-term sustainability.