Practical Action
- UEI
- SBQMFJQ67AM6
- CAGE
- KCVW2
- Primary NAICS
- 928120 International Affairs
- SAM.gov registration
- Expired
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Website
- practicalaction.org
- Founded
- 1966
- Employees
- 251-1K
- Estimated annual revenue
- $100M-$250M
- Industry
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- Consumer Discretionary
- Consumer Services
- Diversified Consumer Services
- Specialized Consumer Services
- SIC code
- 86 Membership Organizations
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract vehicles
No active vehicles.
1 expired vehicle
Contract awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanket purchase agreement (BPA) for DPE-M & E and DCO-SGA services | Millennium Challenge Corporation | $217,782 |
Grant awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
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About the company
Practical Action is a non-profit organization registered in the United Kingdom that specializes in providing technical services and resources to vulnerable communities in developing countries, with a focus on agricultural development, climate resilience, and disaster risk reduction. The organization works closely with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to implement foreign assistance programs that promote sustainable economic growth and community development. Through its federal awards, Practical Action delivers targeted interventions in regions experiencing economic challenges, environmental risks, and food insecurity, leveraging technical expertise to support long-term community strengthening and resilience.
While the provided records do not show direct federal contract prime awards, Practical Action has been involved in federal contract sub-awards with Research Triangle Institute across multiple projects. These sub-contract awards, dated between October 2020 and September 2021, suggest the organization participates in larger federal contract initiatives, potentially providing specialized technical assistance, research, or implementation support in international development contexts. The sub-contract descriptions, such as "Subcontract 12-330-0216352," indicate a collaborative approach to federal contract work, where Practical Action likely contributes specific technical or programmatic expertise within broader institutional frameworks.
Practical Action's federal grant awards demonstrate a consistent focus on agricultural development, climate resilience, and disaster risk reduction in vulnerable regions. USAID has been the primary funding agency, awarding multiple project grants totaling approximately $3.4 million between 2020 and 2024. These grants have supported specific regional interventions, including a $878,055 program in Chimanimani West, Zimbabwe to address food and nutrition needs, a grant for building community resilience in Peru's watersheds, and a $1.7 million project supporting agriculture and early recovery efforts in Zimbabwe. The grants consistently aim to strengthen agricultural practices, develop market systems, reduce disaster risks, and support long-term economic growth in communities facing significant environmental and economic challenges.
Quick answers
Is Practical Action registered in SAM.gov?
Practical Action's SAM.gov registration expired on October 30, 2026.
What is Practical Action's CAGE code?
Practical Action's CAGE code is KCVW2, and its Unique Entity ID (UEI) is SBQMFJQ67AM6.
Which contract vehicles does Practical Action hold?
Practical Action holds a place on 1 federal contract vehicle: MCC Threshold Compact Development Support BPA.
What is Practical Action's most recent federal award?
Practical Action's most recent federal grant award is Approve practical action program to support vulnerable households in chimanimani west to meet their immediate food… (720BHA24GR00294), from US Agency for International Development, on October 1, 2024.
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