USDA Requests Additional Proposals for Micronutrient-Fortified Food Aid Products Pilot under McGovern-Dole International Food for Education Program
WASHINGTON, March 14, 2011 John Brewer, Administrator of the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) today announced that FAS is seeking additional proposals for the Micronutrient-Fortified Food Aid Products Pilot (MFFAPP) Program administered under the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition (McGovern-Dole) Program. Up to $9 million is available this fiscal year.
"During a childs life, intake of foods with appropriate vitamin and mineral content is imperative to ensuring a healthy future," said Brewer. "I encourage private voluntary, non-governmental, and international organizations to submit proposals to participate in this Program so they can make a significant impact on a childs life."
Under the Program, participants who sign an agreement with FAS will have access to resources provided by the agency to develop and field test new and improved micronutrient-fortified products. These products should be designed to meet the energy and nutrient needs of populations served by the McGovern-Dole Program.
Micronutrient-fortified food products are nutritionally enhanced through added vitamins or minerals to address the micronutrient deficiencies of a population or group. Through this effort, USDA hopes to identify new products that would be readily available for distribution through the McGovern-Dole Program. More information about the MFFAPP and how to apply through the Federal Register can be found at the following address: http://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2011/03/14/2011-5712/notice-of-funding-availability-inviting-applications-for-mcgovern-dole-international-food-for