USAID is issuing this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) to invite participants to co-create, co-design, co-invest, and collaborate on innovative research and development (R&D) interventions to address challenges to global food security.

USAID’s Bureau for Food Security (BFS) is seeking

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R&D to develop new and innovative approaches to enhance agricultural systems and rural development through well-integrated interventions that empower youth and foster improved gender dynamics, particularly in the areas of:
1) Inclusive and sustainable agriculture-led economic growth; 2) Strengthened resilience among people and systems, especially to new and recurrent shocks and stresses; and 3) A well-nourished population, especially women and children.

See the attached solicitation for details on the BAA process and requirements.

Questions Due:
April 12, 2018 10:00 AM ET (Washington DC Time); Expressions of Interest Submissions Due:
April 23, 2018 12:00 PM ET (Washington DC Time).

Send Questions and EOI Submissions to FTFBAA@usaid.gov;