Deadline: 30-Apr-2022
Applications are now open for the Africa Agri-Food Development Programme (AADP), a joint initiative between the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM).
Irish Agri-Food companies of all sizes are being encouraged to apply for grant funding to explore and seize exciting opportunities to develop new markets in Africa.
The Africa Agri-Food Development Programme (AADP), which this year marks 10 years of supporting Irish companies to realise their ambition of doing business in Africa, has launched its latest call for applications.
The AADP has supported Irish companies to develop sustainable and rewarding commercial ventures in Africa that include agriculture value-chain add, animal and crop health products, horticulture, livestock genetics, dairy and cheese production facilities.
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.
Funding Information
The AADP offers Irish Agri-businesses an invaluable opportunity to develop and harness the potential from innovative partnerships with companies in sub-Saharan African countries, providing matched funding grant support of up to €250,000 to Irish companies.
Eligible Countries
Botswana, Cóte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Namibia, Nigeria, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Eligibility Criteria
- all proposed projects must be commercial in nature and focus and must contribute strongly to the sustainable development of the food system within the African country(ies) selected
- all applicants must be agri-food companies that have been registered/incorporated in Ireland at least 12 months prior to the AADP application period commencing
- 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)
For more information, visit https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/28ebd-africa-agri-food-development-programme-aadp-offers-grants-up-to-250000-to-support-businesses-to-develop-new-markets/