RFPs: Strengthening Inclusive Agricultural Market Systems, Trade, and Finance (Kenya)

Deadline: 27-Mar-2026

The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) invites applications to strengthen smallholder farmer resilience in Kenya through sustainable farming, inclusive market systems, and an enabling environment for agricultural transformation. Funding supports interventions from July 2026 to December 2028, with budgets ranging between US$1,000,000 and US$1,300,000.

Overview

AGRA’s program aims to improve food security and smallholder incomes by supporting sustainable and inclusive agricultural systems in Kenya. Interventions focus on farm-level practices, market systems, and policy frameworks, implemented in partnership with national and county governments.

Key priorities include:

• Seed systems development

• Sustainable farming models

• Inclusive markets, trade, and finance

• Policy and state capability strengthening

• Women and youth inclusivity

• Climate change adaptation

• Nutrition through sustainable food systems

• Digitalization for program efficiency

Strategic Objectives

1. Increase Adoption of Sustainable Farming Practices

   • Promote farming models that improve productivity, resilience, and profitability

   • Introduce practices that adapt to climate risks and enhance sustainability

2. Strengthen Inclusive Agricultural Market Systems, Trade, and Finance

   • Connect farmers to post-harvest markets

   • Provide access to finance, business development services, and trade opportunities

   • Support development of SMEs and agri-businesses along the value chain

3. Improve the Enabling Environment for Agricultural Transformation

   • Enhance policy and state capacity to support sustainable agriculture

   • Ensure intentional inclusion of women and youth

   • Promote digital tools to improve program reach and efficiency

Funding Details

• Duration: July 2026 – December 2028 (2.5 years)

• Budget: US$1,000,000 – US$1,300,000, subject to availability

• Eligibility: Organizations and companies legally operating in Kenya

• Implementation Approach: Integrated interventions at system, SME, and farmer levels

Program Focus Areas

Seed Systems

• Provide access to high-quality, affordable seeds

• Ensure varieties have better yields and pest/disease resistance

Sustainable Farming

• Identify models overcoming systemic and policy constraints

• Focus on long-term productivity and profitability

Inclusive Markets and Finance

• Match productivity gains with market access and trade opportunities

• Facilitate financial inclusion and business development services

Policy and Enabling Environment

• Strengthen government and institutional capacity to support agriculture

• Promote climate-smart policies and inclusive agricultural development

Nutrition and Digitalization

• Support sustainable food systems for better nutrition

• Leverage digital tools to increase program efficiency, monitoring, and outreach

How to Apply / What to Do

1. Confirm eligibility: Operate legally in Kenya and align with AGRA priorities

2. Define your project plan: Include interventions across farming, markets, and enabling environment

3. Develop a budget: Target the 2.5-year timeframe with clear milestones

4. Demonstrate impact potential: Highlight food security, smallholder resilience, and inclusion

5. Submit application according to AGRA’s guidelines

Tips for a Strong Application

• Emphasize sustainability and climate adaptation

• Demonstrate market linkages and access to finance

• Highlight women and youth inclusion in all interventions

• Use digital solutions for monitoring and scaling

• Clearly outline seed system and sustainable farming strategies

FAQs

1. Who is eligible to apply?
Any organization or company legally operating in Kenya.

2. What is the program duration?
2.5 years, from July 2026 to December 2028.

3. What is the funding range?
US$1,000,000 – US$1,300,000, subject to fund availability.

4. What are the main program objectives?
Sustainable farming adoption, inclusive market systems, and an enabling environment for agricultural transformation.

5. Are women and youth included in the program?
Yes, intentional inclusivity for women and youth is a key priority.

6. Can the program support climate adaptation initiatives?
Yes, all projects must address climate resilience and sustainable farming practices.

7. Does the program involve digital tools?
Yes, digitalization is used to enhance efficiency, monitoring, and reach.

Conclusion

AGRA’s Smallholder Farmer Resilience Program in Kenya provides funding and support for initiatives that strengthen sustainable farming, inclusive markets, and policy frameworks, improving food security and farmer resilience. With a 2.5-year timeframe and budgets up to US$1.3 million, this program empowers organizations to deliver measurable, long-term impact for smallholder farmers.

For more information, visit AGRA.