The federal Project Grant award of $135,661.29 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) under the Food for Progress program (CFDA 10.606) to support agricultural development activities. The award was granted to Acdi/Voca, a non-profit economic development organization, on March 8, 2024 to administer and implement projects focused on improving agricultural productivity and expanding agricultural trade in developing countries. The award supports Acdi/Voca's technical assistance, training, and capacity building services delivered through the Food for Progress program, which utilizes a monetization approach to generate funding for development projects from the sale of donated U.S. agricultural commodities in local markets. Acdi/Voca has extensive experience implementing large-scale international agricultural development projects under USAID and USDA contracts and grants, with a focus on strengthening market systems, enhancing food security, and promoting inclusive economic growth.
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