US Selects Morocco for $226 Million Food for Progress 2026 to Boost Agriculture

Agadir – Morocco has been selected as one of the priority countries for the US’ “Food for Progress” program 2026, seeking to boost agricultural productivity and agricultural trade in emerging economies. According to the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), the initiative aims to support agricultural development while also opening new commercial opportunities for US agricultural goods in international markets. For fiscal year (FY) 2026, the Food for Progress program is expected to award up to $226 million in new cooperative agreements. These funds will support five-year projects, with individual project budgets typically ranging between $28 million and $35 million, according to USDA FAS program documentation. Alongside Morocco, the other priority countries selected for this year include Bangladesh, Bolivia, Ecuador, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. USDA Foreign Agricultural Service said that the Food for Progress program has two core objectives: to improve ...