Development Activities

USAID is the world’s largest provider of international food assistance. For more than 60 years, USAID has brought hope and nourishment to the hungry corners of the world. USAID provides development food assistance to help vulnerable communities address the root causes of hunger and malnutrition so people are able to feed themselves in the long term. These activities aim to reduce chronic malnutrition among children under five and pregnant or lactating women, increase and diversify household income, provide opportunities for microfinance and savings, and support agricultural programs that build resilience and reduce vulnerability to shocks and stresses. 

Development Activity Application Guidance:

Request for Applications

• Fiscal Year 2019 FINAL Request for Applications for Development Food Security Activities in Kenya

• Fiscal Year 2019 FINAL Request for Applications for Development Food Security Activities in Madagascar and Malawi 

• Fiscal Year 2018 Request for Applications for Development Food Security Activities in Niger and Burkina Faso

• Technical References for Development Food Security Activities - updated February 2018
• Frequently Asked Questions for Refine and Implement Pilot Approach
• Final Fiscal Year 2017 Request for Applications for Development Food Security Activities in Uganda - Graduation Pilot
• Final Fiscal Year 2017 Request for Applications for Development Food Security Activities in Uganda
• Final Fiscal Year 2016 Request for Applications (RFA) for Development Food Assistance Projects for Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, and Liberia - updated April 2016 
• FFP Summary of Changes in FY 2016 RFA

Country Specific Guidance 

Country Specific Information and other resources can be found on our Where We Work page under the respective country fact sheet.

Related Resources

• Bellmon Estimation Studies for Title II (BEST) Project
• Food for Peace Resources
• Food for Peace Budget Narrative Sample
• Food for Peace Budget Sample
• Food Assistance: What We Do