USDA Identifies 2025 Food for Progress Priority Countries

The USDA's Food for Progress Program (FFPr) helps developing countries modernize their agriculture. Using proceeds from commercial sales of US agricultural commodities, it funds agricultural, economic, and infrastructure development. FFPr aims to improve agricultural productivity and expand agricultural trade. For FY2025, 5-7 new cooperative agreements (3-5 year projects) will be awarded, prioritizing Colombia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, and Vietnam. More information and applications are available on Grants.gov and the Food for Progress Program page.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Food for Progress Program (FFPr), assists developing nations and emerging democracies in enhancing and modernizing their agricultural sectors. This initiative facilitates the commercial sale of American agricultural products within these countries' local markets. The revenue generated is then reinvested into programs focused on agricultural development, economic growth, and infrastructure improvements. The core objectives of FFPr are twofold: to elevate agricultural productivity and to stimulate the international trade of agricultural goods. For the 2025 fiscal year, FFPr plans to award between five and seven new cooperative agreements. These agreements will support projects spanning three to five years. Countries currently prioritized for these funding opportunities include Colombia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, and Vietnam. Further details regarding the FY 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity (when available) and the application process can be found on Grants.gov. For a comprehensive understanding of the program, visit the dedicated Food for Progress Program page on the USDA website.