Deadline: 30-Dec-22
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched the Agriculture and Food systems Development Activity (AFDA).
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Feed the Future Agriculture and Food Systems Development Activity (AFDA) advances peace and reduces interethnic tensions by creating bonds of mutual self-interest and urban-rural linkages along production and market value-chains with marginalized ethnic groups in conflict areas. In line with the U.S. Government’s Global Food Security Strategy, AFDA facilitates the transformation of agriculture and food systems by increasing productivity, inclusiveness, and competitiveness of key sectors in the Zone of Influence (ZoI): Shan, Kachin, Mandalay, Sagaing, and Magway.
Objectives
The partnerships anticipated under this APS will address critical constraints preventing access to markets, agricultural services and inputs by smallholder farmer’s especially ethnic groups, women and youth. Through these partnerships, the AFDA will increase the productivity, inclusiveness and competitiveness of key market segments in the following sectors: pulses and beans, oilseeds, horticulture (fruits, nuts, vegetables, onions/shallots and capsicum), and maize.
Outcomes
- Increased economic interdependence among market actors of different ethnic backgrounds
- Increased access to agricultural support services
- Increased availability of improved inputs
- Smallholder supply-chains expand domestic and international market access
Eligibility Criteria
- Criteria for eligibility to access the MSDF support
- Registered as a business
- Proponent business has a track record of successful experience in the field of the proposed initiative (> 3 years)
- Leveraged contribution, minimum of 50-50
- Activity implementation will directly impact smallholder farmers or generate employment within the ZOI
- If former grant beneficiary from any donor, must show successful utilization of the grant
- Business or activity is not supported by other donors or if it is, additionality is clearly demonstrated
- The propose nt commits to submit regular progress and monitoring reports to the USAID AFDA.
Ineligible organizations
- Political parties, groupings, or institutions or their subsidiaries and affiliates
- Organizations promoting anti-democratic policies or illegal activities
Note: Organizations who have received substantial assistance from USAID and other donors but have not shown successful utilization of the grant/s are not encouraged to apply. Previous recipients of AFDA Grants are eligible if the new submission enhances or expands previous support.
For more information, visit https://themimu.info/sites/themimu.info/files/call-for-proposals/AFDA-Annual-Program-Statement-APS-2022_20220802.pdf