Last updated July 3, 2025
Looking to grow your agri‑business, strengthen your cooperative, or scale up your farm enterprise? A range of exciting calls for proposals and applications are now open—geared toward farmers, agripreneurs, cooperatives and startups across Africa and Asia. All deadlines are at least one month away, giving you time to prepare strong proposals.
1. GAFSP Eighth Call for Producer Organizations
Who: Global Agriculture & Food Security Program (World Bank)
Where: Low‑income countries in Africa & Asia
Applicants: Registered Producer Organizations (farmer co‑ops & associations)
What: Grants to strengthen rural food systems, improve market access, and build climate resilience
Deadline: November 11, 2025
Call details & guidelines:
https://www.gafspfund.org/8th-call-proposals-producer-organizations
2. Ireland’s Africa Agri‑food Development Programme (AADP) 2025
Who: Government of Ireland (Dept. of Foreign Affairs & Trade / Dept. of Agriculture)
Where: 19 Sub‑Saharan African countries
Applicants: Irish and African agribusinesses (joint applications)
What: 50% matched grants—up to €100 k for feasibility studies; up to €250 k for full commercial projects
Deadline: August 15, 2025 (5 pm Dublin time)
Call announcement & details:
https://gov.ie/en/department-of-foreign-affairs/press-releases/announcement-of-the-2025-call-for-applications-for-the-africa-agri-food-development-programme/
Download the application form & guidance:
https://gov.ie/ga/an-roinn-gn%C3%B3tha%C3%AD-eachtracha/foilseachain/africa-agri-food-development-progamme-eligibility-and-applications/
3. PURE Growth Fund (Tanzania)
Who: REEEP (funded by Austrian government)
Where: Tanzania
Applicants: SMEs integrating renewable energy into agri‑food value chains
What: Incentive capital (EUR 250 k–1 M per company) plus technical assistance
Deadline: August 1, 2025
Programme overview & guidelines:
https://reeep.org/projects_programmes/pure-growth-fund/
Apply via Climate Invest portal:
https://climate-invest.fluxx.io/apply/pure_registration
4. CFC 27th Call – “Thriving Farmers, Resilient Ecosystems”
Who: Common Fund for Commodities (UN‑backed)
Where: Developing countries worldwide (focus on Africa & Asia commodity chains)
Applicants: SMEs, cooperatives, social enterprises, NGOs
What: Grants or soft loans for sustainable commodity‑based projects
Deadline: September 29, 2025
Call details & priorities:
https://www.common-fund.org/call-for-proposals
Download application forms & templates:
(See “Application form” and financial templates under “For full details” on the call page)
Ready to Apply?
Review each call’s strategic priorities and eligibility criteria.
Gather your budgets, partnership letters, and impact data.
Start your application well before the deadline—allow 4–6 weeks for strong proposals.
Connect with local support organisations or consultants if you need technical assistance.
Don’t miss these windows to secure funding, forge new partnerships, and drive innovation in your agricultural value chain.
Call to Action:
Visit the links above and download the guidelines today.
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Mr. Kosona Chriv
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