Deadline: 10-Jan-23
The Horticulture Innovation Lab is currently soliciting full technical applications from local organizations in Nepal and Bangladesh to conduct research designed to increase fruit and vegetable production efficiency in the horticulture sector of Nepal and/or Bangladesh through research and development.
The Feed the Future Horticulture Innovation Lab program advances bio-physical and social knowledge and innovation within the horticulture sector, specifically in Africa, South Asia, and Central America. Our global research network works with and promotes local leadership to advance horticulture and social innovations, empowering smallholder farmers to earn more income while better nourishing their communities.
Objectives
- Horticulture Innovation Lab projects and initiatives focus on three key Feed the Future Global Food Security Strategy (GFSS) objectives and five cross-cutting themes.
- Inclusive and sustainable agriculture-led economic growth
- Strengthened resilience among people and systems
- A well-nourished population
GFSS Cross-cutting Themes
- Gender equality, equity and participation
- Youth opportunities
- Nutrition and food safety
- Resilience and risk management
- Inclusion
Funding Information
- The selected research projects will be funded at $250,000 up to $750,000 depending on the scope of work, over a period of up to 3 ½ years. A total of approximately $1.2 million will be awarded, through which we aim to fund 2-4 projects. We encourage applications for a single subtheme, and collaborative projects that cover multiple sub-themes.
Eligibility Criteria
- The lead applicant and principal investigator must be from this USAID Feed the Future countries from within the region – Nepal and Bangladesh. Applicants can be from academic institutions, government sectors (including national agriculture research services), private entities, or other community based organizations. While international collaboration is allowable, intellectual lead and management should remain in the region. This includes but is not limited to leading efforts in determining research methodology, implementation, and information dissemination, such as publications and conference participation. Priority will be given to research projects with budgets that include a majority of funds to regionally based partners.
For more information, visit Horticulture Innovation Lab.
