Food Loss and Waste Reduction

To conduct research and related activities that support USDA's strategy to reduce food loss and waste. These activities may include the development of educational materials; the conduct of workshops and courses; or the conduct of research on best pra

Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) are generally released annually. See the program NOFO for specific and detailed information. Specific instructions in the NOFOs supersede the general information provided in the Assistance Listing.

Government - General, Federal, Interstate, Intrastate, State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals), Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals, Sponsored organization, Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Other public institution/organization, Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments, U.S. Territories and possessions, U.S. Territories and possessions (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Non-Government - General, Individual/Family, Minority group, Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans), Small business (less than 500 employees), Profit organization, Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Quasi-public nonprofit institution/organization, Other private institutions/organizations, State, Anyone/general public, Native American Organizations (includes lndian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations)

Federal, U.S. Territories, Individual/Family, Minority group, Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans), Small business, Profit organization, Private nonprofit institution/organization, Quasi-public nonprofit organization, Other private institution/organization, Anyone/general public, Interstate, Native American Organizations, Health Professional, Education Professional, Student/Trainee, Graduate Student, Scientist/Researchers, Artist/Humanist, Engineer/Architect, Builder/Contractor/Developer, Farmer/Rancher/Agriculture Producer, Intrastate, Industrialist/ Business person, Small Business Person, Consumer, Homeowner, Land/Property Owner, Black, American Indian, Spanish Origin, Asian, Other Non-White, State, Migrant, U.S. Citizen, Refugee/Alien, Veteran/Service person/Reservist (including dependents, Women, Disabled (e.g. Deaf, Blind, Physically Disabled), Physically Afflicted (e.g. TB, Arthritis, Heart Disease), Mentally Disabled, Drug Addict, Alcoholic, Local, Juvenile Delinquent, Preschool, School, Infant (0-5), Child (6-15), Youth (16-21), Senior Citizen (60+), Unemployed, Welfare Recipient, Pension Recipient, Sponsored organization, Moderate Income, Low Income, Major Metropolis (over 250,000), Other Urban, Suburban, Rural, Education (0-8), Education (9-12), Education (13+), Public nonprofit institution/organization, Other public institution/organization, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments

Funds can be used to conduct research that is in cooperation with the Office of the Chief Economist's in-house research and analysis programs and projects. Funds cannot be used for construction, renovation, real property purchases, and in most cases, equipment.

Funds may be awarded at any time during the fiscal year. The period of performance is typically restricted to one year, but may be longer at the discretion of the Agency. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Funds may be dispersed as often as monthly upon request of the cooperator.

Reviewal by professional economic and senior management staff at the Office of the Chief Economist including the USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison now at the National Institute of Food and Agriculture for relevance of the proposed research topic to USDA FLW priorities, experience of the institution with respect to the research topic, cost effectiveness, and qualifications of key personnel.

The Office of the Chief Economist and through an interagency agreement the National Institute of Food and Agriculture considers proposals received, evaluates the qualifications of the proposal with respect to the research issue, and, in consultation with the selected cooperator institution, establishes a funding level and the specific deliverables due at the conclusion of the agreement.

7 CFR Part 11 does not apply to this program.