Establishing a Cacao Research Working Group in Colombia
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- USDA-FAS-10960-0700-10-24-0005
- Agency
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Foreign Agricultural Service
Department of Agriculture
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $300,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Agriculture
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service is seeking applicants for a cooperative agreement to establish a cacao research working group in Colombia. The purpose is to strengthen coordination and application of existing cacao research, identify innovative proposals, and disseminate findings to producers and stakeholders. Eligible applicants include colleges, research organizations, international bodies, and foreign government entities. Proposals will be evaluated based on the program plan, technical expertise, budget, formatting, and past performance managing similar projects. The application deadline is May 16, 2024.
The cooperative agreement award is up to $300,000 with a project period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026. The place of performance is in Colombia, where the grantee will be responsible for convening the cacao research working group and implementing activities to improve the dissemination of research to end users.
Synopsis
The purpose of the Cacao for Peace (CfP) activity is to provide scientific and regulatory support to the public and private sectors to strengthen the cacao sector in Colombia. In this activity, CfP seeks to support an activity that will strengthen Colombia's cacao value chain through increased coordination and practical application of existing research, identify innovative research proposals, and establish a process to disseminate research to its end users. These activities support the Cacao for Peace intermediate result: Establish a mechanism for coordinated and scientifically robust cacao research in Colombia.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| FY24 NOFO - Cacao Coordination Colombia (USDA-FAS-10960-0700-10-24-0005).pdf |
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