Kenya Feed the Future Local Food Systems

Background
The United States Agency for International Development, Kenya and East Africa (USAID KEA) mission is interested in strengthening the capacity of households, communities, conservancies, county governments, and the private sector to participate in, benefit from, and contribute to the development of sustainable local food systems. The program’s focus on developing local food systems is meant to lead to the reduction of poverty and malnutrition and the diversification of livelihoods that build resilience in the Feed the Future (FTF) Zone of Influence (ZOI).

The Kenya Feed the Future Local Food Systems Activity (FTF LFS) aims to reduce poverty and malnutrition, increase diversification of livelihoods and build resilience in the Feed the Future (FTF) Zone of Influence (ZOI). FTF LFS will also support the Government of Kenya’s Agricultural Sector Transformation and Growth Strategy (ASTGS, 2019-2029) which aims to enhance agricultural-led economic growth, reduce cost of food, alleviate poverty and deliver food and nutrition security. The Activity will build on local priorities, knowledge, aspirations, and economic opportunity to achieve development which enhances diversity, inclusivity, equity, and sustainability. In line with the Agency’s New Partnerships Initiative and the Mission’s Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS’s) call for a pivot to locally-led development.

The Activity will also focus on significantly improving gender equality and women’s empowerment. Specifically, FTF LFS will focus on safeguarding the rights of women and girls by promoting women’s and adolescent girls' economic empowerment and promoting gender equity in climate change mitigation.

Grant Details
This NoFO will follow a 4-phase process: Phase 1: Submission of concept papers; Phase 2: Participation in an oral presentation for selected applicant(s); Phase 3: Participation in a program description development/co-creation Workshop; Phase 4: Submission of full application. To be eligible for award, the applicant must provide all information as required in this NoFO and meet eligibility standards in Section C of this NoFO.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility for this award is not restricted. Eligible parties interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this NoFO thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and selection process.

Period of Performance
July 21, 2023 - November 3, 2023

Grant Value
The total value of the grant is not specified.

Place of Performance
The specific geographic locations where the grant will be performed include nine Arid and Semi-Arid Counties of Northern and Southeast Kenya: Isiolo, Marsabit, Garissa, Wajir, Turkana, Samburu Kitui, Makueni and Taita Taveta; as well as nine High rainfall Counties in Western Kenya: Busia, Bungoma, Vihiga, Kakamega, Kisii, Kisumu Siaya Migori and Homa Bay.