Africa Agri-Food Development Programme 2024 for Agri-Food Companies In Africa (up to €250,000 Matched grant)

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Applications are now open for the 2024 Africa Agri-Food Development Programme. Irish and African Agri-Food businesses are invited to apply for Africa Agri-Food Development Programme (AADP) which provides grant funding to explore market opportunities and develop partnerships in the agri-food sector in Africa.

The AADP has been supporting Irish companies for over 10 years to realise their ambition of doing business and contributing to sustainable development in Africa.

Africa Agri-Food Development Programme Benefits

The Programme offers Irish and African Agri-businesses the opportunity to receive matched grant funding of up to €250,000.
The substantial grants on offer help businesses to manage their financial risk and to use their expertise and resources to work on projects jointly with African companies to deliver a strong and positive impact on local communities.

Eligibility for Africa Agri-Food Development Programme

All applicants must be agri-food companies that have been registered/incorporated in Ireland and/or one of the 18 eligible African countries of implementation for at least 12 months prior to the AADP application period commencing;
all proposed projects must be commercial in nature and focus and must contribute strongly to the sustainable development of the food system, including alignment where possible with relevant Sustainable Development Goals, within the African country(ies) selected;
the partners involved must have appropriate governance and financial management systems in place. Along with the relevant application form, all AADP applicants must provide:
- at least one year of audited accounts
- company and tax information
- an account of project-related “flow of funds”
- any background contracts and Memoranda of Understanding
- any further documentation found to be relevant and agreed with partners
- the partners involved for ‘full projects’ must include at least 1 Irish registered agri-food company and 1 local commercial entity in Africa;
all applicants for ‘full projects’ must be able to demonstrate that they have at least 3 years of experience within their team in the relevant agri-food sector and development context;
the application must clearly outline how these 2 distinct companies will enter an equitable and ethical partnership;
if an applicant company proposes to undertake a feasibility study, it should include a list of any potential partners within the application;

All proposals must clearly explain:

how the intended results of the project will provide additional contributions to the sustainable development of the local agri-food system in the African country(ies);
why public funds are essential to finance the initiative and will not replace existing funding sources;
Successful AADP funding applicants will be encouraged to engage with Irish and other national and international NGOs where possible on various aspects of the projects(for example: project design, community engagement and mobilisation, training and extension).

Eligible Countries:

Botswana, Cóte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Namibia, Nigeria, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

How to Apply for Africa Agri-Food Development Programme

To apply for the AADP, follow these steps:

Complete the official AADP application form, providing the required information and documentation, including:
At least one year of audited accounts
Company and tax information
Details on the project-related “flow of funds”
Background contracts and Memoranda of Understanding
Information on the partners involved (at least one Irish registered agri-food company and one local commercial entity in Africa for ‘full projects’)
A clear explanation of the project objectives and expected outcomes

Application form

The application form for a full project or a feasibility study can be downloaded Here
Please return the completed application form to [email protected] before the deadline (close of business, Friday, 5 July 2024).

For more details visit: AADP

Applications Deadline: 5 July 2024.