International Fertilizer Development Center

International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC), doing business as IFDC, is a non-profit organization specializing in agricultural research, development, and training to advance agricultural productivity and food security in developing countries. Registered with the U.S. federal government since 2002, IFDC provides a range of services to federal agencies, primarily focusing on research and development related to fertilizers, soil fertility, and agricultural techniques. The organization's expertise spans from conducting greenhouse trials and developing research articles to offering policy recommendations and supporting international agricultural development initiatives. IFDC's work contributes significantly to global agricultural development, focusing on improving soil fertility, enhancing crop nutritional value, and supporting sustainable agricultural practices in developing countries.

Through federal contract awards, IFDC has primarily worked with the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Research and Development. Their contract work includes conducting greenhouse trials for enhanced efficiency fertilizers (EEF), developing journal articles based on these trials, and providing supplemental greenhouse tests. These contracts, typically structured as firm-fixed-price purchase orders, have ranged from $23,000 to $198,000. The most recent contract, awarded in March 2024 for $75,000, involves supplemental greenhouse tests related to the EEF Challenge. IFDC's contract work contributes to the EPA's research initiatives aimed at improving nutrient use efficiency and reducing the environmental impact of fertilizers. As a sub-contractor, IFDC has also supported activities in the agricultural sector under a prime contract with DAI Global LLC. None of the reported contract awards had set-aside designations, indicating that IFDC competes for these opportunities in full and open competition.

IFDC's involvement in federal grant programs is diverse and extensive. As a prime recipient, IFDC received a $249,838.64 Cooperative Agreement from the Millennium Challenge Corporation in August 2023 to provide research-based policy recommendations for land and agricultural economy practices. As a sub-recipient, IFDC has participated in various USAID-funded projects, collaborating with organizations such as Michigan State University, Research Triangle Institute, and Mercy Corps. These sub-grants involve activities such as exploring domestic fertilizer production in Tanzania, enhancing extension services and input supply for soil fertility improvement, and supporting seed systems development across multiple countries. IFDC's grant work also extends to supporting product registration and marketing for soil enhancement technologies, as seen in their collaboration with Altex Technologies Corporation under a Department of Energy grant. Through these diverse grant activities, IFDC contributes to improving agricultural practices, enhancing soil fertility, and advancing food security in developing nations.