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The Food for Progress Program provides for the donation of U.S. agricultural commodities to developing countries committed to introducing and expanding free enterprise in the agricultural sector.  The commodities are monetized (sold on the local market), and the proceeds are used to support agricultural development activities. Food for Progress has two objectives: to improve agricultural productivity and expand trade in agricultural products.

FAS plans to publish a final rule with comments for the Food for Progress Program to: (1) clarify the types of entities eligible for awards and the applicability of the regulations to each type of eligible entity, (2) insert new definitions, (3) include a requirement to disclose the names and estimated costs of intended subrecipients at the proposal phase, (4) insert new terms for cash advances and reimbursements, (5) remove obsolete references to old systems and reporting requirements, (6) clarify and strengthen language requiring award recipients to report on commodity losses or damages and pursue claims, (7) insert a requirement for monetization plans for all programs involving sales of donated commodities, (8) incorporate new performance monitoring requirements, (9) strengthen branding and labeling requirements and allow for the option of a waiver in exceptional circumstances, and (10) update other language as necessary to align the regulations with 2 CFR part 200, the new Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rule combining the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal awards.