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SUMMARY:Small Grants Program for food and nutrition security activities\, Round 2 grants due by 1 Nov 2019
DESCRIPTION:About the Organization \nIDEAL is a five-year USAID FFP funded activity that aims to address knowledge and capacity gaps expressed by the food and nutrition security implementing community. The goal of IDEAL is to strengthen food and nutrition security among FFP-target populations through promotion of systems-level approaches to improve the design\, implementation and overall effectiveness of emergency and development food and nutrition security activities. \nAbout the Grant \nThe purpose of this request for applications (RFA) is to solicit applications that support the development of tools and topic-specific learning events to strengthen the capacity of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Food for Peace (FFP) grantees\, and the broader food and nutrition security implementing partner community. \nSubject of Grant \nCapacity strengthening and innovation to improve the design\, implementation and effectiveness of emergency and development food and nutrition security activities. \nObjective of Grant \nTo solicit applications from food and nutrition security practitioners to support the development of products and tools\, conduct events\, and implement practical activities to improve the quality of food and nutrition security programming among FFP-target populations. Successful Micro Grant applications will align with IDEAL’s content focus areas\, the FFP Learning Agenda and identified gaps and needs expressed by implementing partners. This RFA is not intended to solicit applications for research work done by Development Food Security Activities (DFSAs) during the Refine and Implement (R&I) period. \nFocus and Subject Areas \nOver the past decade\, FFP made significant investments in strengthening implementer capacity in a number of key technical areas central to food and nutrition security (e.g. Agriculture\, WASH\, Commodity Management\, Nutrition Technology). Under IDEAL\, the emphasis will shift to underlying content focus areas that have received less attention in recent years but remain central to protecting and enhancing lives and livelihoods while transforming communities and institutions. These focus areas represents areas of current practice for implementing partners working in food and nutrition security and offer clear opportunities for capacity strengthening and enhanced sharing across partners on best and promising practices. \nContent focus areas \n\nStrengthening the quality and impact of emergency programming\nData collection and analysis for improved program design and impact\nAdaptive management and application of learning\nIntegrated activity design and implementation\nSustainability and planning for exit\nSocial and behaviour change\nEquity\, empowerment\, social cohesion and social accountability\n\nDuration of Micro Grant Award \nThe duration of an award under this RFA may be up to 12 months from the date of the award. IDEAL\, Save the Children Federation\, and/or USAID reserves the right to cancel this RFA at any time. \nFunding Availability \nFinal funding levels for each award will depend on content\, relevance\, quality\, number of applications received\, needs\, and competing priorities\, with a ceiling of $50\,000 US Dollars\, subject to availability of funds. Acceptance of an application under this RFA does not constitute an award\, nor does it guarantee that the application\, if awarded\, will be funded at the full dollar amount requested \nApplicant Eligibility \nPrime applicants may be U.S. and non-U.S. nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)\, for-profit organizations\, or institutions of higher education that can contribute to IDEAL’s strategic objective of promoting systems-level approaches to improving the design\, implementation and  SC-IDEAL-MG-RFA-2019-01 6 overall effectiveness of emergency and development food and nutrition security activities. \nSubmissions are due by 5PM ET on August 30\, 2019 for Round 1 or 5 PM ET November 1\, 2019 for Round 2. \n 
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/small-grants-program-for-food-and-nutrition-security-activities-round-2-grants-due-by-1-nov-2019/
CATEGORIES:Funding
ORGANIZER;CN="Save the Children":MAILTO:IDEAL_microgrant@savechildren.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191026
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SUMMARY:World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator - Challenge 2019
DESCRIPTION:Funding – Apply to receive up to $100\,000 in equity-free funding\, with further funding dependent upon progress and measurable achievement of key targets. \nAccess to WFP Operations – Successful teams will work with WFP units on the ground to further develop and refine their solutions. \nHands-On Support – You’ll have the chance to work with technical and industry mentors who will provide guidance and accelerate your progress. \nNetworking – Teams will be able to tap into and leverage our strong network of public\, private\, and government partners to accelerate implementation. \nCohort III Application deadline – 25 October 2019
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/world-food-programme-innovation-accelerator-challenge-2019/
CATEGORIES:Funding
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191025
DTSTAMP:20260407T181852
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SUMMARY:Food Ingredients India\, Bombay Exhibition Centre\, Mumbai India
DESCRIPTION:Food Ingredients India and Health Ingredients 2019 are events co-located with ProPak India. \nProPak India 2019 is an international processing and packaging trade event for India\, and the perfect platform to access a robust and expanding industry and market growing at high GDP growth rates with strong increase and further potential to expand throughout its food\, drink\, personal care & hygiene\, industrial goods\, ecommerce\, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. \nProPak India 2019 will be the second edition of its kind. This year in Mumbai\, the show will be delivering a focused industry event connecting international suppliers to local and regional buyers. \nIndia is witnessing strong and dynamic growth across its industries with a backdrop of rising incomes\, expanding and changing consumer demands\, increasing export potential and strong and supportive governance. \nFor more information – https://www.figlobal.com/india/
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/food-ingredients-india-bombay-exhibition-centre-mumbai-india/
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="UBM India Pvt. Ltd.":MAILTO:sameer.mithia@ubm.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191023
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SUMMARY:World Food Day 2019 Seminar\, Stockholm\, Sweden
DESCRIPTION:As part of the global celebrations of World Food Day 2019 the Swedish FAO Committee invites you to participate in a seminar on October 22. The overall purpose of the seminar is to stress the importance of multi-sector cooperation to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal 2\, making sustainable and nutritious food accessible for all. \nThe seminar will offer a Swedish perspective on global food security. We will discuss how to jointly fight hunger and ensure food security for the world’s growing population.
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/world-food-day-2019-seminar-stockholm-sweden/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191016
DTSTAMP:20260407T181852
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SUMMARY:Common Fund for Commodities - 15th Open Call for Proposals
DESCRIPTION:The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) provides a range of financial and technical instruments to support projects proposed by enterprises\, cooperatives and institutions along the entire commodity value chain in its member countries. These activities cover all segments of the value chain (including production\, processing\, financing\, marketing etc.). This includes services and support functions\, that help all participants in the process of value generation to improve the economic\, social and environmental well-being of its poorest participants at the bottom of the pyramid. \nThe support is offered mainly through loans\, including financing of equipment’s and meeting needs for working capital. The CFC seeks applications of projects that have reached a state of economic\, social and environmental sustainability. These applications should clearly show operational and financial viability\, with a proven track record. \nProject proposals that incorporate innovative solutions for the commodity sector (e.g. new agritech applications\, increase availability of renewable and affordable energy\, expanding environmental service) are especially expected to be submitted. \nAll interested parties are kindly invited to submit qualifying proposals no later than 15 OCTOBER 2019.
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/common-fund-for-commodities-15th-open-call-for-proposals/
CATEGORIES:Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191014T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191015T170000
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SUMMARY:4th International Conference on Agriculture and Food Sciences\, Kuala Lumpur\, Malaysia
DESCRIPTION:Agripace 2019 will be held from October 14th to 15th\, 2019 in Kuala Lumpur\, Malaysia. The 4th International Conference on Agricultural and Food Sciences is convened annually and will be the best amalgamation of eminent researchers\, students and delegates from both academia and industry where you can interact and collaborate to gain access to emerging technologies and global approaches in the field of Agriculture and Food Science.
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/4th-international-conference-on-agriculture-and-food-sciences-kuala-lumpur-malaysia/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191019
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SUMMARY:13th International Food Data Conference\, Lisbon Portugal
DESCRIPTION:The Conference Programme Committee\, with the support of the INFOODS and International Scientific Committee is working to develop a program covering a broad  topics\, namely: 1) Analytical methods; 2) National and international activities; 3) Food composition in nutritional epidemiology; 4) New compositional data; 5) Food processing and recipe calculation; 6) Data quality and metrology; 7) Food authenticity; 8) Food composition in agriculture\, trade and legislation; 9) Food data and bioinformatics; 10) Food data and environmental and sustainability; 11)Food composition and application of Novel foods and restricted diets; and 12) Others.
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/13th-international-food-data-conference-lisbon-portugal/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191011T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191013T200000
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SUMMARY:India Food tech Expo - 2019\, 11 - 13 Oct\, 2019\, Chennai
DESCRIPTION:India Food Tech Expo-2019 will be a Grand Exhibition in scale and a unique platform for industry stakeholders from across the globe to network with each other and also with the prospective end-users. The event will focus exclusively on Food & Processing Machineries\, Packaging Machineries and other allied sectors of the Industry. \nWith over 60percent of India’s total land under agriculture\, engaging about 70% people for their livelihood\, Indian agriculture has made rapid strides in their sector moving from subsistence activity to a net exporter of food products. India is the world’s largest producer of milk\, pulse and ranks as the second largest producer of rice\, wheat\, sugarcane\, groundnut\, vegetables and fruits. It is also one of the leading producers of spices\, fish\, poultry\, livestock and plantation crops. With a $2.1trillion economy\, India is the world’s third largest after the US and China. During 2017-18 the total food grain production touched a record 277.49m tonnes whereas fruits production in 2016-17 was 93m tonnes\, vegetables 175m tonnes and spices 7m tonnes. \nFor more details : http://indiafoodtechexpo.com/pdf/Brochure%20aug%2027%20rev.pdf
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/india-food-tech-expo-2019-11-13-oct-2019-chennai/
LOCATION:Chennai Trade Centre\, Chennai\, tamil Nadu
ORGANIZER;CN="The Times of India":MAILTO:project1@prompttradefairs.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191207
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SUMMARY:Global SDG Awards 2019
DESCRIPTION:Global SDG Awards is an international sustainability competition that honors outstanding business contributions to the UN SDGs and Global Goals.The Global SDG Awards was created to support the next era of sustainability leadership. Specifically\, by driving private sector SDG engagement through competition. The Awards celebrates the best corporate responsibility and sustainability initiatives\, programs and business models from around the world. \n\n\nThe awards take place once per year with applications opening in September 2019. Below are some key dates. For the latest information\, be sure to sign up for our email updates. \n\n\nSubmissions Open – September 18th\, 2019\nEarly Bird Deadline – October 4th\, 2019\nEntry Deadline – December 6th\, 2019\nRegional Winners Announced – March 2020\nGlobal Winners Announced – April 2020\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/global-sdg-awards-2019/
CATEGORIES:Awards
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191009T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191009T123000
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UID:5544-1570617000-1570624200@www.smartfood.org
SUMMARY:Millet Special Class\, Dubai International Art Centre\, Jumeriah\, Dubai
DESCRIPTION:Millets are nutritious\, light and easy to digest and gluten free. They are great for the environment too as they require minimal water to grow. Millets are tiny grains that are power packed with nutrition. They also contain good amount of fibre\, various vitamins\, phytochemicals and minerals. \nMillets are truly special. We invite you to this class to discover how you can incorporate them in your daily cooking and that too in a delicious and healthy manner! \nSo join us and get millet powered! \nMenu: \n\nLebanese Tabbouleh\nQuinoa Corn Chowder Soup\nJowar Pizza\nTawa Pulav\nCheesecake\n\nTo Register – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0XyIwHSnPUVt1MQB_lvKfPmmHa82XKgr-Z7JinrmPk2A3HA/viewform \n 
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/millet-special-class-wednesday-9th-october-2019-dubai-international-art-centre-jumeriah-dubai/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191020
DTSTAMP:20260407T181852
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UID:5574-1568937600-1571529599@www.smartfood.org
SUMMARY:Global Agriculture Awards 2019\, Hotel Taj Palace New Delhi
DESCRIPTION:Indian Council of Food and Agriculture\, as the apex platform for policy work\, agribusiness trade facilitation and platform for global partnerships towards promoting agriculture and empowering farmers\, is presenting 4th edition of Global Agriculture Awards. Responding to the need at the national and global level to recognize the contributions of various stake-holders in agriculture\, ICFA took a step forward to reward and motivate individuals and organizations for their playing leadership roles in agriculture. The institution of Agriculture Awards in 2008 was one such signicant step in this direction. The Awards are presented annually in different categories to those individuals / organizations\, who have made outstanding contributions in their respective fields. The National Awards Committee is headed by Prof. MS Swaminathan\, Pioneer of India’s Green Revolution with two dozen persons of international eminence as its members. The selection of Awardees is done through a two tier system. There are Awards Sub Committees\, headed by one member of the National Committee. All the applications and nominations received by the Awards Secretariat are put up to the respective Sub-Committees\, which in turn recommend names to the National Committee for the final selection. \nCall for entries – 20 Sep\, 2019\nThe last date for receiving entries – 19 Oct\, 2019 \nDownload Brochure
URL:https://www.smartfood.org/event/global-agriculture-awards-2019-hotel-taj-palace-new-delhi/
CATEGORIES:Awards
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