$5000 To $250,000 Agricultural Grant


An international finance and development organisation invites proposals for grant financing and local support, from African enterprises, cooperatives, and producer groups with innovative solutions that extend their own capabilities to increase revenues, create jobs, improve farmer incomes, and achieve sustainable market-based growth.

Maximum award US $250,000

Proposals will only be accepted from registered agricultural cooperatives, small-scale producer groups, and agricultural processors working directly in the sectors and countries listed below.

GRANT PROPOSAL PERIOD OPENS NOVEMBER 15, 2017
AND CLOSES JANUARY 29, 2018

If you qualify submit a completed application and support documents by January 29, 2018.

AM I ELIGIBLE FOR A GRANT?

We will only consider proposals from 100% African-owned enterprises, associations or cooperatives operating in the specified country sectors. Applicants must be legally registered in their country, with a with a proven ability to track, manage, and use internal and external resources to achieve growth.

The majority of the funding agreements range between $100,000 and $250,000. The fund does not provide funding to government agencies, political parties, or organizations that are not based in Africa
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NOTE: APPLYING FOR GRANT IS FREE, THERE IS NO FEE ASSOCIATED WITH A GRANT APPLICATION.

SELECTION GUIDELINES AND INSTRUCTIONS

Successful Proposals Must

Have a clearly defined market opportunity to grow revenues that can increase farmer incomes.Have a clearly defined plan of how they can increase revenues and farmer incomes in 2- 4 years.Be able to make significant cash or in-kind contributions toward making the project successful.Be able to impact hundreds of farmers.Be able to identify additional financing options available after the grant ends.

Organization Requirements

The organization must be 100% African-owned and managed by country nationals.The organization must be a legally registered African entity (or in the process of becoming legally registered. Registration must be completed before any funding may be provided).The organization must demonstrate that it has successfully worked together and has the capability to effectively use grants funds..The ownership and management must be in agreement on the problem to be addressed and have a commitment to benefit their community.The organization must have basic functional management and controls to account for funds.

Supporting Documents

Completed Application Form. - RequiredCopy of a valid organization or enterprise registration form. - RequiredMost Recent Business Plan. - Preferred but OptionalTwo Years of Financial Statements - Preferred but Optional

Grant Application Instructions

Send a copy of the completed application form and a copy of the registration document. Be sure to include a copy of your recent business plan and financial statements if you have them. Note: The organization is only accepting applications from cooperatives, associations, or enterprises directly involved in the sectors listed for each country in the table below. The organization is not accepting appliactions from NGOs. Application materials submitted after January 29, 2018 will not be considered.

Documents must include estimated revenues and expenditure

Grant Application Selection, Award and Implementation Process

The organization will review all applications and will contact those organizations that best fit country strategies and objectives. A physical site visit will be conducted and finalists will be referred to the organization headquarters for a final assessment and selection. Once an application is selected by the headquarters , a local Technical Partner will be assigned to the organization to help complete additional Grant Design and Budget steps. After the design steps are completed the organization will enter into a formal agreement to award grant funds to the organization. The Technical Partner will continue to assist the organization during the grant implementation period. Grant funds are disbursed to the organization over the grant period as the organization achieves the plans, activities, and outcomes of the grant design. Grant organizations report to main funding organisation on a quarterly basis.

Funding organisation is only accepting grant applications from organizations and enterprises working in the following sectors.

Products
Maize, Cassava, Cashew, Shea Nuts

Onion, Shea, Rice, Cashew

Coffee,Palm Oil, Rice

Coffee, Maize, Rice

Palm Oil, Shea, Textiles

Horticulture, Livestock, Dairy, Fish

Rice, Cassava,Horticulture

Rice, Legumes, Sunflower

Cereals (Millet, Sorghum, Rice, Maize), Horticulture, Livestock

Livestock, Horticulture, Forestry Products

Irrigated Horticulture, Livestock, Rice

Sorghum, Rice, Cassava, Aquaculture

Coffee, Tea, Maize, Rice

Rice, Horticulture, Tree Crops, Millet

Cassava, Sesame, Groundnuts, Horticulture

Coffee, Horticulture, Cereals

Coffee, Maize, Rice, Cassava

Sunflower, Dairy, Rice

Horticulture, Fruits, Grains

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