Food Loss and Waste Reduction

 

To conduct research and related activities that support USDAs strategy to reduce food loss and waste. These activities may include the development of educational materials; the conduct of workshops and courses; or the conduct of research on best practices with respect to food loss and waste reduction and food recovery.

Active 10.292 Office of The Chief Economist, Department of Agriculture B - Project Grants Not applicable. 7 U.S.C. 6924(c)
Food Loss and Waste Reduction Liaison Cooperative Agreements Government - General, Federal, Interstate, Intrastate, State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals), Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals, Sponsored organization, Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Other public institution/organization, Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments, U.S. Territories and possessions, U.S. Territories and possessions (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Non-Government - General, Individual/Family, Minority group, Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans), Small business (less than 500 employees), Profit organization, Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Quasi-public nonprofit institution/organization, Other private institutions/organizations, State, Anyone/general public, Native American Organizations (includes lndian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations) Federal, U.S. Territories, Individual/Family, Minority group, Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans), Small business, Profit organization, Private nonprofit institution/organization, Quasi-public nonprofit organization, Other private institution/organization, Anyone/general public, Interstate, Native American Organizations, Health Professional, Education Professional, Student/Trainee, Graduate Student, Scientist/Researchers, Artist/Humanist, Engineer/Architect, Builder/Contractor/Developer, Farmer/Rancher/Agriculture Producer, Intrastate, Industrialist/ Business person, Small Business Person, Consumer, Homeowner, Land/Property Owner, Black, American Indian, Spanish Origin, Asian, Other Non-White, State, Migrant, U.S. Citizen, Refugee/Alien, Veteran/Service person/Reservist (including dependents, Women, Disabled (e.g. Deaf, Blind, Physically Disabled), Physically Afflicted (e.g. TB, Arthritis, Heart Disease), Mentally Disabled, Drug Addict, Alcoholic, Local, Juvenile Delinquent, Preschool, School, Infant (0-5), Child (6-15), Youth (16-21), Senior Citizen (60+), Unemployed, Welfare Recipient, Pension Recipient, Sponsored organization, Moderate Income, Low Income, Major Metropolis (over 250,000), Other Urban, Suburban, Rural, Education (0-8), Education (9-12), Education (13+), Public nonprofit institution/organization, Other public institution/organization, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments Documentation is required, but will vary on the nature of the project and the beneficiary. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. Preapplication coordination is not applicable. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Interested applicants must contact the Office of the Chief Economist prior to submitting a proposal. The Office of the Chief Economist considers proposals received, evaluates the qualifications of the proposal with respect to the research issue, and, in consultation with the selected cooperator institution, establishes a funding level and the specific deliverables due at the conclusion of the agreement. Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable. Reviewal by professional economic and senior management staff at the Office of the Chief Economist including the USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison for relevance of the proposed research topic to the Office of the Chief Economist's priorities, experience of the institution with respect to the research topic, cost effectiveness, and qualifications of key personnel. Funds can be used to conduct research that is in cooperation with the Office of the Chief Economist's in-house research and analysis programs and projects. Funds cannot be used for construction, renovation, real property purchases, and in most cases, equipment. Not applicable. Not applicable. Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to an award shall be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Funds may be awarded at any time during the fiscal year. The period of performance is typically restricted to one year, but may be longer at the discretion of the Agency. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Funds may be dispersed as often as monthly upon request of the cooperator. None/Not specified. Celia A Hernandez
1400 Independence Ave., SW Rm 4434-S

Washington, DC 20250-3812 US
SM.OCE.Agreements@usda.gov
Phone: 2024010463 12-0123-0-1-352 (Cooperative Agreements) FY 22 FY 23 est $160,000.00; FY 24 Estimate Not Available FY 21 - The funding level is established at the discretion of the Chief Economist and based on availability of funds.(Cooperative Agreements) FY 22$48,763.00; FY 23 FY 24 FY 21 - The range of a cooperative agreement is $15,000 to $3,000,000. Not applicable. Not applicable.