The McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program provides funding for projects that support education and child nutrition in low-income, food-deficit countries. The program aims to improve literacy and primary education, especially for girls, and to increase the use of nutritious foods. Applicants must submit a proposal that includes a detailed plan of operation, a budget, and a plan for monitoring and evaluation. The program prioritizes projects that support countries with high food insecurity and that have a strong potential for sustainability and lasting impact. Some of the key areas of focus include: • Improving literacy and primary education, especially for girls • Increasing the use of nutritious foods • Supporting countries with high food insecurity • Promoting sustainability and lasting impact • Encouraging local and regional procurement of commodities • Supporting maternal and child nutrition • Improving water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) practices