Q & A Week of 5.17.21.pdf

McGovern-Dole FY2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity

Questions and Answers

Week of May 17th, 2021

1. Q: If LRP commodities were purchased regionally through an in-country commercial importer/supplier, does the implementing partner need to reclaim from the host government any import taxes or duties paid by the importer/supplier for the importation of goods?

A: Yes. Per 7 CFR section 1599.5(e)(3), the recipient must take action to ensure that any qualified commodities obtained through regional procurement will be imported and distributed free from all customs, duties, tolls, and taxes.

2. Q: The Explanation of Need guidance says that Applicants must include an explanation of the need for a McGovern-Dole project in the target country and how the Applicant's proposed activities would address that need. Wouldn’t plans on how to address those needs be included in the Plan of

Operations/Activities? How much detail about how to address needs should go in Explanation of Need and how should it best be presented (either after each need is presented, in a summary section, or another way)?

A: Specific details about how the activities will be implemented should be included in the Plan of Operations & Activities. Applicants should explain the strategy behind the proposed method of intervention within the Introduction & Strategic Analysis and how the intervention would address the needs.

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