USADF Grants for African Agricultural Cooperatives and Enterprises (up to US $250,000)

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Application is now open for USADF Grants for African Agricultural Cooperatives and Enterprises. The U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) invites proposals from African cooperatives, producer groups, and enterprises for grant financing and local support for innovative solutions that extend their own capabilities to increase revenues, create jobs, improve farmer incomes, and achieve sustainable market-based growth.

USADF is an independent U.S. Government agency established by the U.S. Congress to support and invest in African-owned and African-led enterprises that improve the lives and livelihoods of people in underserved communities in Africa.

USADF Grants Funding Details

Maximum award US $250,000.

Eligible Countries and their Application Guide

Click the country (below) to access the full request for applications including eligible value chains.

USADF Grants Criteria Requirement

The organization must demonstrate that it has successfully worked together for a minimum of 2 years, have a minimum of 200 active members or suppliers, 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 financial controls for a minimum of 2 years to demonstrate capability to account for USADF funds.
Organizations must be African-owned and led.
Applicant must not be an employee of government, or employee of an entity majority owned by government.

USADF Grants Proposal Guide

Successful Proposals Must

Have a clearly defined market opportunity to grow revenues that can increase incomes.
Have a clearly defined plan of how they can increase revenues and incomes in 2- 4years.
Be able to make significant cash or in-kind contributions to the project.
Be able to directly impact hundreds of people and community members.
Be able to identify a path for growth after the USADF grant ends.
Special consideration will be given to applications that incorporate innovative strategies to make use of new approaches and technologies, including complementary finance and information technology.
Special consideration will also be given to women owned organizations and applications that promote youth.

Application instructions

Your submission must include the following information from your organization:
- financial statements for the last 2 years
- registration document
- completed grant application form, in English, or French
Applications must be in the sectors identified above for each country.
Applications can be no more than US $250,000.
Submit all documents to the e-mail address found in your country’s call for proposal by the specified deadline. Only complete applications will be considered.
Download a copy of the grant application form here:
ENGLISH APPLICATION
FRENCH APPLICATION
For more details visit: USADF

Application Deadline: June 30, 2024.