Deadline: 28-May-2026
The World Food Programme (WFP) is inviting Cooperating Partners to submit proposals under the Feeding Peace Fund (FAP) to strengthen peacebuilding, food sovereignty, sustainable livelihoods, and rural development in conflict-affected areas of Colombia. The initiative supports community organizations, reintegration processes, rural producers, women’s groups, and vulnerable populations through productive, social, and economic development activities.
Implemented in the departments of Nariño and Tolima, the programme contributes to Colombia’s “Total Peace” agenda and is supported by the Howard G. Buffett Foundation.
Program Objectives
The Feeding Peace Fund aims to:
- Strengthen food sovereignty and rural livelihoods
- Support peacebuilding and reconciliation processes
- Improve sustainable and inclusive rural productivity
- Promote socioeconomic integration and rural employment
- Strengthen community organizations and local market systems
- Enhance social cohesion and resilience in conflict-affected territories
Priority Areas
Supported activities may include:
- Food sovereignty and sustainable agriculture initiatives
- Rural development and livelihood creation
- Organizational strengthening and governance support
- Production and commercialization assistance
- Rural employment and workforce development
- Business management and entrepreneurship support
- Smallholder agricultural market system strengthening
- Social cohesion and peacebuilding initiatives
- Capacity building for reintegration and rural organizations
- Environmental sustainability and climate-sensitive practices
Geographic Focus
The programme is implemented in:
- Nariño Department
- Tolima Department
Projects should directly benefit conflict-affected rural communities within these territories.
Funding Details
- Indicative budget: 1,240,000,000 COP
Selected Cooperating Partners will manage WFP resources and provide financial and technical support to community organizations selected through the Feeding Peace Fund process.
Eligible Support Activities
Funding and technical assistance may support:
- Purchase and delivery of productive assets
- Machinery and agricultural equipment
- Seeds, tools, and bio-inputs
- Productive infrastructure improvements
- Rural extension and technical assistance services
- Good agricultural and agro-industrial practices
- Business development and commercialization support
- Participation in fairs and commercial events
- Development of business alliances and value chains
- Community capacity-building and social capital strengthening
Gender Equality and Inclusion
The programme integrates a gender-sensitive and inclusive approach inspired by UN Resolution 1325.
Cross-cutting priorities include:
- Gender equality and women’s participation
- Protection and inclusion measures
- Environmental sustainability
- Ethnic and differential approaches
- Conflict-sensitive implementation
- Meaningful community participation
The initiative recognizes the disproportionate impact of conflict on women and girls and promotes equal participation in productive and community processes.
Why This Programme Matters
The Feeding Peace Fund helps:
- Strengthen peace and reconciliation in conflict-affected communities
- Improve food security and rural economic opportunities
- Support reintegration and social inclusion processes
- Increase resilience and sustainable rural development
- Empower women, ethnic groups, and vulnerable populations
- Build stronger local markets and production systems
Eligible Applicants
The opportunity is intended for Cooperating Partners capable of:
- Managing WFP resources responsibly
- Providing technical and financial assistance
- Supporting rural organizations and reintegration initiatives
- Delivering productive and business development services
- Implementing conflict-sensitive and inclusive programmes
How to Apply
- Develop a proposal aligned with the Feeding Peace Fund objectives
- Demonstrate experience in rural development, peacebuilding, or reintegration support
- Prepare a technical and operational implementation plan
- Include strategies for gender equality, inclusion, and environmental sustainability
- Explain approaches for market access, business strengthening, and community participation
- Submit the proposal according to WFP application guidelines before the deadline
Evaluation Criteria
Applications are likely to be assessed based on:
- Experience in rural and community development
- Technical and operational capacity
- Conflict-sensitive and inclusive implementation approaches
- Sustainability and long-term community impact
- Gender equality and protection integration
- Financial management and partnership capacity
- Contribution to peacebuilding and livelihood strengthening
Tips for Strong Applications
- Demonstrate strong experience in rural and peacebuilding programmes
- Include clear strategies for social cohesion and inclusion
- Show practical approaches for market access and sustainability
- Highlight partnerships with local organizations and communities
- Integrate environmental and gender-sensitive practices throughout the proposal
- Provide realistic implementation plans and measurable outcomes
FAQ
What is the Feeding Peace Fund (FAP)?
The Feeding Peace Fund is a WFP initiative supporting peacebuilding, rural livelihoods, and food sovereignty in conflict-affected areas of Colombia.
Where will the programme be implemented?
The programme focuses on the departments of Nariño and Tolima in Colombia.
What types of activities are supported?
The programme supports rural productivity, business development, agricultural support, market access, peacebuilding, and community strengthening activities.
What is the total indicative budget?
The indicative budget is 1,240,000,000 COP.
Does the programme include gender and inclusion approaches?
Yes, gender equality, inclusion, protection, and conflict-sensitive approaches are integrated across all activities.
What support will selected partners provide?
Selected partners will provide technical assistance, productive assets, commercialization support, training, and organizational strengthening services.
Conclusion
The World Food Programme Feeding Peace Fund supports sustainable peacebuilding and rural development in conflict-affected territories of Colombia. Through technical assistance, productive support, market access initiatives, and inclusive community engagement, the programme helps strengthen food sovereignty, livelihoods, and long-term resilience for vulnerable rural populations.
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