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| 10.607 SECTION 416(B) |
| FEDERAL AGENCY |
| FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE |
| AUTHORIZATION |
| Agricultural Act of 1949. |
| OBJECTIVES |
| U.S. agriculture commodities are provided to developing and friendly countries to carry out programs of assistance. |
| TYPES OF ASSISTANCE |
| Sale, Exchange, or Donation of Property and Goods. |
| USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS |
| Restrictions on commodity use and distribution. (a) The Cooperating Sponsor may use the commodities provided only in accordance with the terms of the Program Agreement.(b) Commodities shall not be distributed within the importing country on the basis of political affiliation, geographic location, or the ethnic, tribal or religious identity or affiliations of the potential consumers or recipients. (c) Commodities shall not be distributed, handled or allocated by military forces without specific CCC authorization. (d) In the event that its participation in the program terminates, the non-government cooperating sponsor will safeguard any undistributed commodities and sales proceeds and dispose of such commodities and proceeds as directed by CCC. |
| Applicant Eligibility |
| A Cooperating Sponsor may be either: (a) A foreign government; (b) An entity registered with the Agency for International Development (AID) in accordance with AID regulations; or (c) An entity that demonstrates to CCC's satisfaction: (1) Organizational experience and resources available to implement and manage the type of program proposed; (2) Experience working in the targeted country and; (3) Experience and knowledge on the part of personnel who will be responsible for implementing and managing the program. CCC may require that an entity submit a financial statement demonstrating that it has the financial means to implement an effective donation program. |
| Beneficiary Eligibility |
| A Cooperating Sponsor may be either: (a) A foreign government; (b) An entity registered with the Agency for International Development (AID) in accordance with AID regulations; or (c) An entity that demonstrates to CCC's satisfaction: (1) Organizational experience and resources available to implement and manage the type of program proposed; (2) Experience working in the targeted country and; (3) Experience and knowledge on the part of personnel who will be responsible for implementing and managing the program. CCC may require that an entity submit a financial statement demonstrating that it has the financial means to implement an effective donation program. |
| Credentials/Documentation |
| Organizations capabilities to implement the program. The organization may provide concise information about its past food aid or development activities, its experience within the country where the program is proposed, and any other relevant information to demonstrate its capability to implement the program in the country. |
| Preapplication Coordination |
| Not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. |
| Application Procedure |
| Each year FAS announces on it the website http://www.fas.usda.gov/ invitation period for the Section 416(b) program. Organizations apply for program funds by submitting a Plan of Operation required by 7 CFR 1499.5. Organizations may also submit supplemental information that summarizes the need for the program in the country and organizational capabilities to implement the program. |
| Award Procedure |
| None. |
| Deadlines |
| Application deadline is included in the announcement on the FAS website HTTP://WWW.FAS.USDA.GOV. |
| Range of Approval/Disapproval Time |
| Approximately 90 days. |
| Appeals |
| None. |
| Renewals |
| None. |
| Formula and Matching Requirements |
| None. |
| Length and Time Phasing of Assistance |
| Agreements normally include assistance or program implementation periods of 1-3 years. |
| Reports |
| The agreements and regulations require semi-annual reports for commodity logistics and the use of proceeds from the sale of the commodities 7 CFR 1499.17. Organizations must submit quarterly financial reports for all funds advanced and all interest earned 7 Non- governmental cooperating sponsors are subject of the audit requirements of OMB circular A-133 as implemented in USDA by 7 CFR part 3052. Audits of States, Local Governments and Non-profit organizations. The cooperating sponsor is also responsible for auditing the activities of recipient agencies that receive more that $25,000 of provided commodities or sale proceeds. 7 CFR 1499.7. |
| Audits |
| 7 CFR 1499.17. |
| Records |
| The Cooperating sponsor shall maintain records for a period of three (3) years from the date of export of the commodities that accurately reflect the receipt and use of the commodities and any proceeds realized from the sale of commodities. |
| Account Identification |
| 12-4336-0-3-999. |
| Obligations |
| (Grants) FY 07 est not available; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. |
| Range and Average of Financial Assistance |
| None. |
| PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
| None. |
| REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE |
| 7 CFR 1499. |
| Regional or Local Office |
| None. |
| Headquarters Office |
| Director Food Assistance Division, Foreign Agricultural Service, United States Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Ave., S.W., Stop 1034, Washington, DC 20250-1034. Telephone: (202) 720-4221. |
| Web Site Address |
| HTTP://WWW.FAS.USDA.GOV/ |
| RELATED PROGRAMS |
| None. |
| EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS |
| FY 2003 NFDM Section 416(b); Afghanistan- school milk program; Angola distribute to health centers for HIV/AIDS victims; Azerbaijan vaccination program for all children; Peru direct feed and health & nutrition training. |
| CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS |
| Proposal Evaluation Criteria Organizational capacity; Substance of activities; Appropriateness of commodities and countries; Quality of Proposals. |
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General Services Administration Office of Chief Acquisition Officer Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR) |
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