Denton Program
Program Objective
To put the empty space on U.S. Military transport to good use by providing humanitarian relief transportation for nongovernmental organizations or private citizens, at little or no cost to them.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Private nonprofits
Applicants must be an U.S. based private voluntary organization (PVOs), non-governmental organization (NGOs) or small organization.
Beneficiaries
- 16
PVOs, NGOs and International Organizations (IOs) in eligible countries.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
All prospective donors are encouraged to apply online for U.S. military space available transportation under the Denton program. Information on the guidelines and the application can be accessed at www.dentonfunded.ida.org. The procedures are specified in the application. These include the applicant name, address, contact information; consignee name, address, contact information; the description of beneficiaries, impact areas, distribution plan; the detailed list of items; the cargo weight, volume and U.S. warehouse location; and the duty-free certification.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 90 to 120 days
The Denton Program requires the coordination of USAID, DOS, and DOD throughout the approval process. Applications take from 6-8 weeks to be approved and an additional three months or more (depending upon availability) to receive Department of Defense space-available transport. Neither approval nor transportation is guaranteed.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
The Denton Program is a commodity transportation program that is jointly administered by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Department of State (DOS), and the Department of Defense (DOD). The program provides the authority for DOD to use any extra space on U.S. military cargo aircraft to transport donated goods for humanitarian relief. The minimum and maximum weight allowance for Denton shipments is 2,000 lbs. and 100,000 lbs., respectively. Time and or temperature sensitive cargo, perishable food stuff, pharmaceutical samples, passengers, livestock, hazardous material, and vehicles requiring a special driver are ineligible commodities under the Denton program.
Required Documentation
Evidence that the goods are in usable condition; the consignee in country is legitimate and has the capacity to receive and distribute goods; and the goods are packaged properly and in compliance with U.S. military procedures.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements