Past Evaluations - Benin.zip

The file "Past Evaluations - Benin.zip" appears to be an evaluation document related to the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program for Benin. This USDA Foreign Agricultural Service program (CFDA 10.608) focuses on improving food security, reducing hunger, and enhancing primary education in low-income countries, with a specific emphasis on supporting school feeding programs and girls' education.

The grant opportunity targets Benin specifically under the identifier USDA-FAS-10.608-0700-25-(680), offering a cooperative agreement to support preschool and primary school food programs. The program aims to improve literacy, provide school meals, and enhance maternal and child nutrition for children five years and younger. Typical awards range from $20-30 million, spanning 3-5 year project periods, with applicants expected to allocate approximately 10% of the total award for local commodity procurement and a minimum of 3% for monitoring and evaluation activities.