Call for Applications: Direct Beneficiary Grants to Farmer Organization in Kenya

Deadline: 28-Feb-25

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Kenya, through the Forest and Farm Facility (FFF) project, has launched an open call for applications for the Direct Beneficiary Grants (DBG) to target farmer organizations and community conservation groups in Nandi County engaged in farm and forest value chains with positive impact on the environment.

The grants are an investment support modality to farmers focused on strengthening linkages between forest and farm producer organizations and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to improve the quantity and quality of products, access to markets, meet set standards for various agroforestry value chains, and increase nature positive actions within the landscapes.

About the Call

• The objective of the open call for applications is to award grants for organized forest and farm producers for development of farm forestry, and landscape-based production systems, end-market driven and gender & youth inclusive business in Nandi County only.
• The proposal can include purchase of small processing equipment, tools, machines, technology among others critical to value addition, productivity and improved profitability.

Funding Information

• Successful applicants will be supported with grant value ranging between USD 20 000 to USD 100 000.

Eligibility Criteria

• Interested Applicants/Organization must meet the following eligibility requirements:
  • Must be an active farmer-based organization duly registered by relevant Government of Kenya Department as
    • Community Based Organization (CBO)/Self Help Group (Women/Youth Group, Indigenous People etc)
    • Cooperative Society
    • Associations (CFAs, WRUAs, etc)
  • Mus be located and operating within Nandi County Only
  • Must be farmer/producer organizations dealing with farm and/or forestry value chains/products, and actively engaged in agricultural/agribusiness and/or environmental conservation activities within their communities

For more information, visit FAO.