The U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Food for Peace (FFP) is seeking applications for funding for development food assistance programs in Nepal. Private voluntary organizations or cooperatives that are, to the extent practicable, registered with the USAID Administrator may apply. This includes U.S. and non U.S. nonprofit organizations. Intergovernmental organizations are also eligible to apply. Please refer to the Country Specific Information for a complete description.

Subject to the availability of funds, under this Request for Applications (RFA), FFP plans to enter into up to two awards as described in detail in the Country Specific Information (CSI) for Nepal.

USAID reserves the right to adjust the number of awards, funding levels and/or sources of funding. For example, Community Development Funds (CDF) may be made available for select programs. Successful applicants will be notified of any changes or updates, accordingly.

Applications are submitted at the risk of the applicant, and all preparation and submission costs are at the applicant's expense. This includes the completion of all required documents for USAID awards, e.g., Initial Environmental Examination (IEE).

Issuance of this RFA for Nepal does not constitute an award commitment on the part of USAID, nor does it commit USAID to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of an application. Final awards cannot be made until funds have been fully appropriated, apportioned, allocated, and committed. While it is anticipated that these procedures will be successfully completed, potential applicants are hereby notified of these requirements and conditions for award.