Opportunity Information: Apply for 7200AA20RFA00002
The Global Feed the Future Agricultural Biotechnology Program is a USAID funding opportunity designed to build and run a worldwide set of activities focused on agricultural biotechnology under the broader Feed the Future initiative. It is structured as an addendum to an existing USAID Agricultural Biotechnology Annual Program Statement (APS 7200AA20APS00003), which means proposals and eventual projects must align with the overarching program's purpose, theory of change, and stated objectives. In practical terms, USAID is using this addendum to expand and operationalize a global portfolio of biotechnology-related work, while staying within the boundaries already defined by the main APS.
A defining feature of this opportunity is its co-creation approach. Rather than asking applicants to submit fully formed projects from the start, USAID signals that it wants extensive communication with prospective partners to jointly shape the work. The intent is to collaborate early to clarify priority challenges, map the underlying problems, surface both new and existing solutions, build agreement on where action is most needed, and refine realistic plans that can be implemented. This structure typically favors applicants who can engage deeply with USAID during design and can adapt technical plans as priorities and evidence evolve, since the final program activities are expected to be shaped through dialogue rather than dictated solely by the applicant.
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Agency for International Development, specifically the Bureau for Food Security (BFS) and the Office of Agricultural Research and Policy (ARP). The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, which generally implies substantial involvement from USAID during implementation compared to a traditional grant. The activity focus sits at the intersection of agriculture, science and technology, and broader research and development, reflecting an emphasis on advancing and applying biotechnology in ways that support agricultural outcomes consistent with Feed the Future goals.
In terms of funding and scale, USAID anticipates making multiple awards under this addendum, with an expected total combined program value of roughly $70 million to $100 million over a period of up to five years. The anticipated number of awards is around 11, and the listed award ceiling is $20,000,000 per award, suggesting that USAID expects a portfolio that could include both large and mid-sized projects rather than a single centralized implementer. The opportunity is categorized as an earmark and is associated with CFDA number 98.001.
Eligibility is broadly open. The listing states unrestricted eligibility, meaning any type of entity may apply, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full notice. This typically allows participation from nonprofits, universities, private sector entities, research organizations, and potentially consortia, which can be especially relevant for biotechnology efforts that often require a mix of scientific capability, regulatory and policy engagement, and on-the-ground agricultural development experience.
Finally, the timeline details indicate the opportunity was created on November 21, 2019, with an original closing date of January 17, 2020, and that the closing date referenced is for concept notes. That reinforces the staged nature of the process: USAID is initially screening ideas at the concept level and then using engagement and co-creation to develop stronger, more targeted activities before moving toward full award decisions.Apply for 7200AA20RFA00002
- The Agency for International Development in the agriculture, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Global Feed the Future Agricultural Biotechnology Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 21, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 17, 2020 The close date is for Concept Notes. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $20,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 11 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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