The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is inviting proposals for its regional initiative, "Support for Food Systems Transformation in the Central Sahel." The US$2 million grant will support innovative and scalable interventions addressing challenges and opportunities across the livestock, cassava, and rice value chains, from production and processing to marketing and consumption.
Eligible Applicants
Applications are open to organisations, government agencies, private sector entities, research institutions, and consortia. Applicants must meet IFAD's grant-financing requirements and demonstrate relevant institutional capacity and experience in the priority areas and themes of the grant.
Funding and Focus
The $2 million grant will support transformative regional initiatives that demonstrate regional relevance across the Central Sahel, commercial viability, climate resilience, meaningful inclusion of women and youth, and potential to scale results across the region.
Priority Value Chains
Livestock, Cassava, and Rice. These value chains were selected for their potential to strengthen food security, create employment, promote regional integration, and attract private-sector investment.
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Geographic Focus
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. Proposals should demonstrate clear relevance to food systems transformation within these countries.
Application Requirements
- Official IFAD Grant Concept Note.
- Applicable Self-Certification of Eligibility for IFAD Grant Financing.
- Brief institutional profile demonstrating relevant experience.
Applications may be submitted in English or French, with all required documents submitted electronically in PDF format.
How to Apply
Apply through the official IFAD call for proposals page before the deadline of October 16, 2026, at 23:59 GMT.
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