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Technical Agricultural Assistance

Program Information

Popular name

Technical Agricultural Assistance

Program Number

10.960

Program objective

To identify international agricultural issues and problems and apply the most appropriate solutions in agricultural technical assistance and research. Implement capacity building projects that help U.S. trading partners understand and implement science-based international standards and practices. This includes conducting joint or coordinated research, extension, and teaching activities that address problems of significance to food and agriculture in support of the development of a viable and sustainable global agricultural system, the development of a viable and sustainable global agricultural system, antihunger and improved international nutrition efforts, and increased quantity, quality, and availability of food; and working with transitional and more advanced countries in food, agricultural, and related research, development, teaching, and extension (including providing technical assistance, training, and advice to persons from the countries engaged in the activities and the stationing of scientists and other specialists at national and international institutions in the countries)

Program expenditures, by FY (2023 - 2025)

This chart shows obligations for the program by fiscal year. All data for this chart was provided by the administering agency and sourced from SAM.gov, USASpending.gov, and Treasury.gov.

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Additional program information

  1. 2022

    In 2022, bilateral technical assistance was provided to 14 countries, and multilateral technical assistance was provided to over 100 countries, enabling them to better streamline their agricultural policies to the most current scientific understanding of safety and efficiency.

  2. 2023

    In 2023, work under this program supported science-based decision-making in international forums, enhanced food safety, promoted global food security, and bolstered climate resilience.

Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):

For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.

OMB is working with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and agency offices of inspectors general to include links to relevant oversight reports. This section will be updated once this information is made available.