The bill recognizes the United States Foundation for International Food Security as a private nonprofit organization, not a federal agency. It sets rules for the Foundation to fund agriculture and food security projects abroad, with a focus on locally led work, measurable results, and private or other non-federal cost matching. Projects may support farming, food storage and processing, research, technology, and nutrition. The bill also sets governance, evaluation, reporting, and restrictions on support to certain governments and sanctioned persons.
The Foundation could fund projects intended to improve food production, nutrition, and resilience in eligible countries. The bill does not create a personal benefit or application program. It requires the Foundation to report on results and finances to Congress.
The bill authorizes the Secretary of State to provide an annual grant using funds appropriated for specified foreign assistance purposes. It calls for non-federal cost matching to the maximum extent practicable. It does not state a specific dollar amount.
The bill's stated aims are to improve food security, reduce hunger and malnutrition, support agricultural growth, and make funding accountable through measured outcomes and independent evaluations.
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