§1726b International food relief partnership

Summary

The Administrator may give grants to U.S. tax-exempt nonprofits (501(c)(3) organizations) to make shelf-stable prepackaged foods and keep stockpiles in the United States, and to private voluntary and international groups to quickly ship and distribute those foods to needy people in other countries. No more than 70% of program money may go to U.S. nonprofits, at least 20% must go to transport/distribution grants, and up to 10% may be used for administration. Priority must be given to U.S. nonprofits that agree to match a grant with non‑Federal cash equal to 50% of the grant, an in‑kind contribution equal to 50%, or a mix. Rules were to be issued within 180 days after November 9, 2000, on eligible foods and stockpile amounts. Congress authorized $10,000,000 for each fiscal year 2014 through 2023, to remain available until spent.