This NOFO is being posted on March 11, 2021 with a close date of May 11, 202 1. This is being posted subsequent to the draft PD which was made available for comments in October 2020 at this same link.The objective of this NOFO is to procure a Management Entity (ME) to manage the Feed the Future Innovation

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The Horticulture IL’s overarching goal, in line with the GFSS, is to reduce global hunger, malnutrition and poverty through science, technology and innovation.

The Horticulture IL will contribute to GFSS objectives to realize inclusive and sustainable agriculture-led economic growth, strengthened resilience among people and systems, and a well-nourished population, especially among youth, women, and young children.

The Horticulture IL will build on USAID’s prior investments, including the previous Horticulture IL and its precursor Collaborative Research Support Program (CRSP) .

The Horticulture IL will function as a five-year Leader with Associates (LWA) Cooperative Agreement, awarded to an eligible U. S. university to develop a global portfolio of horticulture research-for-development.Any questions regarding this NOFO must be emailed to Kelly Miskowski (kmiskowski@usaid.gov) by March 25, 2021 at 4:00pm Washington, D.C.

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An Amendment with responses to questions will be posted afterward.