USADF inviting Proposals for Grant Financing and Local Support from African cooperatives (Uganda)
Deadline: 15-Oct-20
The U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) invites proposals for grant financing and local support from African cooperatives, producer groups, and enterprises/private companies with innovative solutions that extend their own capabilities to increase revenues, create jobs, improve farmer incomes, and achieve sustainable market-based growth.
Seed Grants
Funding Information
Maximum award US $250,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Proposals will only be accepted from registered African-owned and led entities in UGANDA that have experience working with farmer organizations, cooperatives and associations across various value chains. USADF is seeking an entity to mobilize, onboard and train farmers on digital technologies and technical support in the agriculture space. USADF seeks a Third-Party Service Provider (TPSP) to lead the Mastercard Farmer Network rollout in Uganda.
Criteria
The organization must demonstrate that it has successfully worked together for a minimum of 2 years, has a minimum of 200 active members 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 100% Africa-owned and led.
For more information, visit https://www.usadf.gov/apply