The purpose of this Annual Program Statement (APS) is to publish information about the intention of USAIDs Bureau for Africa to fund proposals to contribute to the objectives of the Global Food Security Response through forming public-private and/or private-private alliances to support the development
of effective staple food value-chains in West Africa.
This APS provides prospective recipients with an opportunity to develop and submit applications for U. S. Agency of International Development (USAID) funding in the area of Economic Growth focused on increasing food security.
This APS describes the strategy, the APS application process, the criteria for evaluating applications, and information on administration of awards and point of contract.