Description
The Food for Progress Program provides for the donation of U.S. agricultural commodities to developing countries and emerging democracies committed to introducing and expanding free enterprise in the agricultural sector. The commodities are generally sold on the local market, and the proceeds are used to support agricultural development activities. The program has six specific objectives, including access to private, competitive markets, market pricing, establishment of market-determined foreign exchange rates, timely availability of production inputs, access to technologies, and construction of facilities and distribution systems. The program aims to increase agricultural productivity and expand trade of agricultural products. Key features of the program include:
• Donation of U.S. agricultural commodities
• Sale of commodities on the local market
• Use of proceeds to support agricultural development activities
• Six specific objectives, including access to private markets and expansion of trade
• Eligibility for governments of emerging agricultural countries, intergovernmental organizations, private voluntary organizations, and other entities
• Requirements for proposal submission, including registration in the Food Aid Information System (FAIS) and completion of all required sections