John Ogonowski Farmer-to-Farmer Program
Inactive
- Assistance listing
- 98.009
- Grant awards
- 43 $305,987,323 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Assistance type
-
- Cooperative Agreement
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) funds the John Ogonowski Farmer-to-Farmer Program (CFDA 98.009) to transfer technical skills from U.S. agricultural professionals to farmers in participating countries, with the most recent grant award issued on July 15, 2024.
The program funds volunteer-based technical assistance in agricultural development, including activities to increase productivity and profitability in target agricultural sectors, improve conservation and sustainable natural resource use, expand sector access to financial services, and strengthen agricultural institutions. Recent awards illustrate the scope: a July 2024 cooperative agreement with the PAVES Project ($2.03 million) supports sub-awards to organizations implementing volunteer programs and knowledge management activities; a series of October 2023 awards funded country-specific F2F volunteer programs providing technical assistance in target agricultural sectors; and an October 2023 award for $51.39 million supported effective irrigation water management and quality technologies for revitalizing agriculture. Earlier awards funded F2F programs addressing food safety and quality in Egypt, Lebanon, and Bangladesh; seed systems support; and agricultural value chain development across Southern Africa, Eastern Europe, and other regions.
All 43 awards in the portfolio are Cooperative Agreements. USAID itself leads by award count (20 awards, $83.1 million federal dollars), followed by USAID Bureau for Management Office of the Assistant Administrator (16 awards, $107.6 million), USAID Bureau for Food Security (5 awards, $49.2 million), and smaller funding streams from USAID Moldova and USAID West Bank and Gaza. Combined federal dollars obligated total $306 million, with combined total dollars (federal plus non-federal cost-share) reaching $310.4 million. Award magnitude varies significantly; recent awards range from approximately $2 million to $51.4 million. The program shows irregular funding cadence—10 awards in 2018, then 1 in 2020, 1 in 2022, 9 in 2023, and 1 in 2024.
A solicitation posted March 21, 2023 (solicitation 7200AA23RFA00006) closed April 20, 2023 and updated the award ceiling. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, for-profit organizations, public and private higher education institutions, and other entities. No currently open opportunities appear in the recent-opportunities block; the most recent posted solicitation is from December 2017.
Objective and description
- Objective
Improve global food production and marketing by transferring technical skills of the U.S. agricultural community to farmers in participating countries. The purpose of the program is to assist farmers in increasing food production and distribution, by
Grant opportunities
| Opportunity | Status | Posted | Applications due |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Ogonowski and Doug Bereuter Farmer-to-Farmer (F2F) Program | Closed | ||
| FY24-FY28 John Ogonowski and Doug Bereuter Farmer-to-Farmer Program | Past | — | |
| The Farmer-to-Farmer Program | Closed |
Grant awards
Latest 10 of 43 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cnfa | $94,097,165 | 31% |
| 2 | Acdi / Voca | $54,457,724 | 18% |
| 3 | Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference Of Catholic Bishops | $40,713,096 | 13% |
| 4 | Partners Of The Americas, Inc. | $40,405,930 | 13% |
| 5 | Winrock International Institute For Agricultural Development | $34,674,775 | 11% |
| 6 | Improving Economies For Stronger Communities | $19,442,560 | 6% |
| 7 | Land O'lakes Venture37 | $9,311,256 | 3% |
| 8 | Cooperative League Of The United States Of America (The) | $9,311,256 | 3% |
| 9 | University Of Tennessee | $2,503,561 | 1% |
| 10 | Virginia State University | $520,000 | <1% |
10 of 12 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | $14,500,000 |
| FY2024 | $38,026,807 |
| FY2023 | $45,241,483 |
| FY2022 | $57,293,962 |
| FY2021 | $14,001,726 |
| FY2020 | $21,240,236 |
| FY2019 | $15,742,190 |
| FY2018 | $14,854,231 |
| FY2017 | $15,308,392 |
| FY2016 | $17,570,000 |
| FY2015 | $17,012,137 |
| FY2014 | $8,857,000 |
| FY2013 | $12,030,000 |
| FY2012 | $8,222,547 |
| FY2011 | $6,184,717 |
| FY2010 | $7,650,000 |
| FY2009 | $9,635,343 |
| FY2008 | $9,158,000 |
| FY2007 | $9,069,558 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 98.009?
Assistance Listing 98.009 is John Ogonowski Farmer-to-Farmer Program, a federal grant program run by US Agency for International Development. It is inactive.
What is the CFDA number for John Ogonowski Farmer-to-Farmer Program?
Its CFDA number is 98.009: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 98.009 awarded?
43 grant awards under 98.009 have obligated $305,987,323 in federal funds to 12 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 98.009?
The recipients obligated the most under John Ogonowski Farmer-to-Farmer Program are Cnfa ($94,097,165), Acdi / Voca ($54,457,724) and Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference Of Catholic Bishops ($40,713,096).
How much did 98.009 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 98.009 obligated $14,500,000 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
Are there open grant opportunities under 98.009?
No opportunity listed under 98.009 is open now. The latest, John Ogonowski and Doug Bereuter Farmer-to-Farmer (F2F) Program, was posted on March 21, 2023.
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