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Cochran Fellowship Program-International Training-Foreign Participant
Established in 1862, the Department of Agriculture serves all Americans through anti-hunger efforts, stewardship of nearly 200 million acres of national forest and rangelands, and through product safety and conservation efforts. The USDA opens markets for American farmers and ranchers and provides food for needy people around the world.
https://www.fas.usda.gov/programs/cochran-fellowship-program
Selected Recipients for this Program
| Recipient | Amount | Start Date | End Date | |
| National Potato Promotion Board | $ 6,241 | 2009-07-01 | 2014-06-30 | |
| Mid-america Consultants International | $ 18,798 | 2013-07-22 | 2014-01-22 | |
| Kansas State University | $ 21,908 | 2008-08-06 | 2013-08-05 | |
| Ohio State University Research Foundation, The | $ 21,933 | 2007-09-06 | 2012-09-05 | |
| Ohio State University Research Foundation, The | $ 7,311 | 2007-09-06 | 2012-09-05 | |
| University Of Missouri System | $ 6,234 | 2007-05-01 | 2012-04-30 | |
| University Of Missouri System | $ 6,234 | 2007-05-01 | 2012-04-30 | |
| University Of Missouri System | $ 12,469 | 2007-05-01 | 2012-04-30 | |
| University Of Missouri System | $ 23,349 | 2007-05-01 | 2012-04-30 | |
| Mid-america Consultants International | $ 12,114 | 2009-06-21 | 2011-06-20 |
Program Accomplishments
Not Applicable.
Uses and Use Restrictions
No funding is available for unsolicited proposals.
Cochran Program funds are used for providing training to international exchange visitors to improve agricultural production in their home countries.
Funds are also used for course development and evaluation.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
The Cochran Program solicits proposals for training in improved agriculture technics from U.S.
institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, U.S.
agricultural trade and market development associations, and private consultants.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Technical assistance provided through these agreements benefits foreign governments and agricultural institutions in their countries.
Credentials/Documentation
No Credentials or documentation are required. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Notices of Funding Opportunity will be distributed through the USDA/NIFA Office of International Programs and on the USDA ezFedGrants portal at https://grants.fms.usda.gov . They will not be posted on grants.gov.
Award Procedures
All proposals are evaluated by technical specialists, which rate the qualifications of applicants and the merits of the proposals.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Authorization
Agriculture Development and Trade Act of 1990, Title XV, Part D, Section 1543, Public Law 101-624, 104 Stat. 3694, 7 U.S.C 3293, as amended by Freedom for Russia and Emerging Eurasian Democracies and Open Markets Support Act of 1992, Title VII, Section 705, Public Law 102-511, 106 Stat. 3349, 7 U.S.C 3293, as amended by Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act Amendments of 1991, Title X, Section 1002, Public Law 102-237, 105 Stat. 1894, 7 U.S.C 3293, as amended by Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996, Title II, Part C, Section 277, Public Law 104-127, 110 Stat. 978, 7 U.S.C 3293.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
From 30 to 60 days.
Appeals
Not Applicable.
Renewals
Extensions may be authorized.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program. Matching requirements are not applicable to this program. MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Assistance is phased according to the requirements of individual projects, generally up to one year. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: quarterly.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
A final program report is required as described in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Cash reports are not applicable.
Periodic progress reports are required.
Periodic financial reports are required.
Training evaluation reports are required.
Participant evaluations and development of post-training action plans are required.
Audits
No audits are required for this program.
Records
Awardees must keep all documentation on file for at least 3 years after the closure of the agreement.
Financial Information
Account Identification
12-2900-0-1-352.
Obigations
(Direct Payments for Specified Use) FY 16 $4,078,009; FY 17 est $3,440,000; and FY 18 est $3,870,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Training activities last approximately two weeks. Average cost of each project is $60,000.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Not Applicable.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Desiree Thomas 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20250-1031 Email: desiree.thomas@fas.usda.gov Phone: 202-690-0947
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Criteria are dependent upon identification of specific project requirements and program priorities developed by the Foreign Agricultural Service's Office of Capacity Building and Development (FAS/OCBD), in consultation with collaborating agencies and organizations. Contact FAS/OCBD for additional information. While this program does not fund unsolicited proposals, interested parties are welcome to submit statements of capability and expressions of interest.
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