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?

1. Review each call’s strategic priorities and eligibility criteria.

2. Gather your budgets, partnership letters, and impact data.

3. Start your application well before the deadline—allow 4–6 weeks for strong proposals.

4. 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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