International Training-Foreign Participant (10.962)
Program
10.962 International Training-Foreign Participant
Federal Agency
FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Authorization
National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 3291; Food Security Act of 1985, as amended, Public Law 99-198.
Program Number
10.962
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To assist U.S. colleges and universities in strengthening their capabilities for food, agricultural, and related research training and extension relevant to agricultural development activities in other countries.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements).
Uses and Use Restrictions
Reimbursable agreements are used to fund projects involved with international training activities, including course development and/or evaluation.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
U.S. institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations included with agricultural development and education activities.
Beneficiary Eligibility
U.S. institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations included with agricultural development and education activities.
Credentials/Documentation
None. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular Nos. A-21 and A-122. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Requests for proposals will be published in the Federal Register. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Instructions for requests for proposals will be published in the Federal Registers. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102.
Award Procedure
All proposals are evaluated by technical experts which rate the qualifications of applicants and merits of the proposals.
Deadlines
None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Extension may be authorized.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Assistance is phased according to the requirements of individual projects.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
None.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of 7 CFR Part 3052, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," which implement OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Government, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audits requirements for that year, except as noted in 7 CFR 3052.
Records
None.
Program Accomplishments
This program currently includes short term agricultural and trade related training programs for senior and mid-level officials including marketing and production of forestry and wood products; soybean utilization; rice processing; food safety; and dairy production/livestock management.
Financial Information
Account Identification
12-3200-0-1-352.
Obligations
(Reimbursable Agreements) FY 02 $2,020,011; FY 03 est $2,080,611; and FY 04 est $2,080,611.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$10,000 to $40,000. Average: $18,900.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
7 CFR 3015.
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Dr. Frank A. Fender, FASInternational Cooperation and Development, Food Industries Division, Department of Agriculture, Washington DC 20250-1086. Telephone: (202) 690-1339.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Short term training in brown rice processing and utilization; utilization of wood products; U.S. food safety regulations; and tropical dairy management.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Criteria are dependent upon identification of specific project requirements and program priorities developed by ICD, in consultation with collaborating agencies and organizations. Contact FAS/ICD/FID for additional information.
