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Submissions are due by 5 p.m. EST on Aug. 2, 2013.

Step 1: Review Program Announcement and Proposal Guidance

• Download and review the FY2014 McGovern-Dole Program Announcement (.pdf)
• Download and review the FY 2014 Proposal Guidance and Annexes:
  • FY 2014 Food Aid Proposal Guidance (.pdf)
  • Annex I: Program Results Frameworks (.pdf)
  • Annex II: Standard and Illustrative Indicators (.pdf)
  • Annex III: Manual for the Use of Results Frameworks and Indicators (.pdf)
  • Annex IV: Monitoring and Evaluation Policy (.pdf)
  • Annex V: FAIS Proposal Entry Instructions (.pdf)

Step 2: Apply on FAIS

• Set up a user account in the Food Aid Information System (FAIS)
• Download templates for submitting applications in FAIS:
  • Budget template (.xls)
  • PMP template (.doc)
  • Past Performance Record Template (.doc)
  • Program RFs (.ppt)
  • SF-424 (.pdf)
  • AD-3030 (.doc)
• Submit an application through FAIS
  Access the FY2014 McGovern-Dole solicitation
• Make sure you've submitted all required information in FAIS
  Download FAS's proposal checklist