Deadline: 15-Jun-22
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN) is pleased to announce a call for proposals to support Inclusive development of (potato-based) farming systems in the Ugandan Highlands in Kigezi, Mbale and Fort Portal Regions.
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Kampala (EKN) intends to develop and finance a project for the Food Security portfolio of EKN, aiming at inclusive development of farming systems in 3 regions in Uganda.
Goal
Resilient and inclusive economic development of rural highlands communities.
Objective
The FS policy of the Netherlands government has as objectives to:
- Eliminate hunger and malnutrition by lifting people out of undernourishment
- Promote inclusive and sustainable growth. This is measured by the enhancing productivity and income of small holder farmers.
- Promote ecological sustainable production with the conversion of farmland to sustainable use.
Funding Information
The estimated budget for the project will be maximal 13 million euro for a period of 4 years.
Target Audience
The principal target groups of the project are SHF, entrepreneurial farmers and their organizations. The project will also work with actors who play important role in the functioning of the market and the value chain such as SHF, entrepreneurial farmers, cooperatives, businesses, processors and market players.
Eligibility Criteria
- The lead partner has proven experience in the management of single-projects of 5 million USD or more. The following information is required: name of the project, thematic area, main results and the contact details of the contact person of the donor organisation.
- The value of the proposal is less than 50% of the lead partner’s total budget. Annual financial statements of 2018, 2019 and 2020 to be submitted.
- The lead partner has submitted the following documents:
- Annual financial statements for 2018, 2019 and 2020
- Organizational chart
- Audit reports and management letters of the last three years
- Registration certificate in Uganda
- The lead partner has proven experience with the implementation of farming systems and value chain development projects in Uganda and two other countries. Details of projects need to be submitted and include at least: duration, budget, donor, objectives, strategy and approach, and results.
- The applicant will declare that:
- The TL will be in charge of project operations and supervise ALL project staff.
- They accept that allocated budgets to the partner are only indicative and can be changed when deemed necessary by the lead in consultation with EKN.
- The composition of partners may change when deemed necessary by the lead in consultation with EKN.
- Applicants must implement the project themselves (with partners if applicable) and not simply act as an intermediary channel to provide financing to other implementing parties or subcontract those to execute most of the work. At least 60% of the activity budget should be implemented directly by the project staff of the applicant.
- Applicants should have an office in Uganda for at least 3 years. Scanned copy of the organization’s registration certificate should be included in the submission package.
For more information, visit https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/documents/publications/2022/04/30/call-for-proposals-19-april-potato-based-farming-systems-netherlands-embassy