New Grants Available for Agriculture, Food & Nutrition Projects – Apply Today!

[March 2025]

Food and agriculture are essential for people to survive and tackle these issues. To help address these challenges, here are some opportunities to improve food and agriculture worldwide.

World Food Prize Foundation: Innovate for Impact Challenge
Deadline: 15 April 2025
The World Food Prize Foundation, in collaboration with America’s Cultivation Corridor, is proud to launch the Innovate for Impact Challenge—a pioneering initiative dedicated to accelerating agricultural technology (AgTech) innovation…[more]

Call for Applications: Zayed Sustainability Prize
Deadline: 23-Jun-2025
Applications are now open for the Zayed Sustainability Prize that recognises and rewards small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), nonprofit organisations (NPOs), and global high schools with impactful, innovative and inspiring sustainable solutions…[more]

Open Call: Compute for Climate Fellowship 2025
Deadline: 6 April 2025
The Compute for Climate Fellowship is a global R&D funding program that empowers climate tech startups to leverage advanced cloud computing and AI in the fight against climate change…[more]

Apply Now: Global Economic Prosperity Challenge 2025
Deadline: 17 April 2025
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Solve is seeking exceptional technology-driven solutions to increase economic prosperity for all…[more]

SLINGSHOT 2025 – Deep Tech Startup Pitching Competition
Deadline: 11 July 2025
Applications are now open for SLINGSHOT 2025 – Deep Tech Startup Pitching Competition…[more]

Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application
Deadline: 15 June 2025
The World Food Prize Foundation is thrilled to invite nominations for its Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application to recognize exceptional, science-based achievement in international agriculture and food production by an individual under 40 who has clearly demonstrated intellectual courage, stamina and determination in the fight to eliminate global hunger and poverty…[more]

Submissions open for Global Climate Challenge 2025
Deadline: 17 April 2025
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Solve seeks exceptional solutions that leverage technology to address any aspect of the climate crisis…[more]

Mayotte Reconstruction Challenge – Startup Challenge by Agence de Développement et d’Innovation de Mayotte
Deadline: 28 April 2025
Applications are open for the 2025 VivaTech Mayotte Reconstruction Challenge, inviting startups worldwide to propose scalable solutions for sustainable reconstruction and economic growth. This unique opportunity empowers innovators to shape Mayotte’s future through technology and long-term development…[more]

Call for Applications: IPCC Scholarship Programme
Deadline: 18 April 2025
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is inviting applications for the IPCC Scholarship Programme from doctoral degree students who have been enrolled for at least a year, as well as those conducting post-doctoral research…[more]

Presidential African Youth in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Competition (Second Edition)
Deadline: 13 June 2025
The Presidential African Youth in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Competition is a pioneering initiative driving Africa’s leadership in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) through AI, robotics, and emerging technologies…[more]

Apply for Scientific Fellowships for Master, PhD, and Medical Students
Deadline: 11 April 2025
The Bayer Foundation is offering scientific fellowships for outstanding master, PhD and medical students to pursue international research projects, internships, and more, providing additional funding for international placements to enhance their study programs…[more]

Australia Awards Scholarships in Africa
Deadline: 30 April 2025
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has launched its applications for its Australia Awards Scholarships in Africa to help promote prosperity, reduce poverty, and enhance political stability…[more]

Call for Proposals: Business Partnership Facility
Deadline: 30 April 2025
Are you a Luxembourg or European Union enterprise with impactful know-how or technology? Keen to leverage your innovation for impactful business partnerships in new markets? Explore new business horizons in developing countries with financial boost from the BPF!..[more]

International Education Innovation Fund
Deadline: 10 April 2025
The RMIT Asia Trade and Innovation Hub is pleased to announce that applications are now open for Round 1 of the ASEAN Research Collaboration Project…[more]

Call for Solutions: Youth4Climate Funding Program to support Youth
Deadline: 26-May-25
Youth4Climate is accepting applications for its funding and learning opportunities, to fund new and existing youth-led solutions that are ready to implement or scale, and to support the further development of young people’s ideas and projects by providing relevant learning opportunities with the support of partners…[more]

Funding available to protect Environment, improve Food Production and promote Public Health
Deadline: 15-Jun-25
The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation is seeking applications to protect the environment, improve food production, and promote public health in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East…[more]

CFAs: Union Sustainable Agriculture and Animal Welfare Programme
Deadline: 23-Apr-25
Applications are now open for the Union Sustainable Agriculture and Animal Welfare Programme…[more]

Call for Proposals: Support for Simple Programmes
Deadline: 23-Apr-25
The European Commission is inviting applications to enhance the competitiveness and consumption of Union agri-food products, raise their profile and increase their market share in the targeted countries…[more]

CFAs: Union Quality Scheme on Organic Production Method Program
Deadline: 23-Apr-25
The European Commission (EC) is accepting applications for the Union Quality Scheme on Organic Production Method Program…[more]

RFPs: Promoting Organic Products under Union Quality Scheme or Union Sustainable Agriculture and Animal Welfare
Deadline: 23-Apr-25
The European Commission is seeking applications to promote Organic products under Union quality scheme OR Union sustainable agriculture and animal welfare in any third country/ies…[more]

European Commission launches Organic Production Method Programme 2025
Deadline: 23-Apr-25
The European Commission (EC) has launched the Organic Production Method Programme…[more]

Fresh Fruit and Vegetables: Balanced and Healthy Dietary Practices Programme 2025
Deadline: 23-Apr-25
The European Commission (EC) is pleased to announce the Fresh Fruit and Vegetables: Balanced and Healthy Dietary Practices Programme…[more]

Organic Products: Union Sustainable Agriculture and Animal Welfare Programme in any third country/ies
Deadline: 23-Apr-25
The European Commissions (EC) launches Organic Products: Union Sustainable Agriculture and Animal Welfare Programme…[more]

European Commission: Information and Promotion Programme targeting any third country/ies
Deadline: 23-Apr-25
The European Commission (EC) is accepting applications for the Information and Promotion Programme targeting any third country/ies…[more]

CFPs: Support for Simple Programmes targeting other Geographical Areas
Deadline: 23-Apr-25
Applications are now open for the simple programmes to enhance the competitiveness and consumption of Union agri-food products, raise their profile and increase their market share in the targeted countries…[more]

EU-LAC Joint Call to enhance cooperation in Science, Technology and Innovation
Deadline: 22-May-25
The EU-LAC Interest Group towards the Common Research Area launches a new Joint Call to enhance the bi-regional cooperation in Science, Technology and Innovation…[more]

CFAs: Open Capital’s Agri-SME Support Program
Deadline: 25 April 2025
Unlock your Agri-SME’s potential with the Seed Lab, a comprehensive, cohort-based capacity building initiative crafted by the African Development Bank and Open Capital…[more]

Call for Expression of Interest: Strengthening the Supply Side for Market Creation and Increased Adoption of Food Loss Reduction Technologies – RE-GAIN Programme
Deadline: 10 April 2025
The RE-GAIN programme goal is “to build smallholder climate resilience and adaptive capacity by promoting the wide scale adoption of food loss reduction solutions (FL-RS) in the seven participating countries”…[more]

CFAs: Gender Responsive Agriculture Systems Policy Fellowship Program
Deadline: 21 April 2025
The Gender Responsive Agriculture Systems Policy Fellowship Program seeks to build a vibrant, highly connected and intergenerational network of African women policy professionals from diverse disciplines to drive policy change for equitable agri-food systems in sub-Saharan Africa…[more]

Call for EOIs: Creating Demand and Awareness for Farmers and SMEs (Component 1)
Deadline: 10-Apr-25
AGRA invites implementing partners/organisations in each of the 7 countries for components 1, which is about demand creation and facilitating adoption of food loss reduction solutions, to work with AGRA in the implementation of the RE-GAIN Programme…[more]

Apply for True Inspiration Awards Grant Programme 2025
Deadline: 1-May-25
Through the True Inspiration Awards Grant Programme the Chick-fil-A® celebrate and support nonprofit organizations making an impact in their local communities…[more]

Apply Now: Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa 2025 Program
Deadline: 30 April 2025
Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa 2025 is Phase Two of an initiative to strengthen climate innovation across Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania…[more]

Young Impact Associates in Agrifood Systems Fellowship
Deadline: 30 April 2025
Are you a young African passionate about driving transformational change through data-driven decisions in African agrifood systems? Are you ready to make a difference? Measure impact – Create change – Transform Africa’s agrifood systems landscape? Join the Young Impact Associates (YIA) – Agriculture Focus Fellowship and be part of shaping Africa’s development narrative…[more]

CFPs: France-Malaysia Collaboration Programme for Joint Research
Deadline: 10 April 2025
The France-Malaysia Collaboration Programme for Joint Research is a joint funding programme which aims at stimulating and structuring research cooperation between France and Malaysia…[more]

RFAs: Indigenous Communities Fellowship 2025 (US and Canada)
Deadline: 17 April 2025
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Solve is excited to seek exceptional innovators supporting community-based solutions by and for Indigenous communities across the United States and Canada…[more]

Apply Now: Aggnite 5.0 Student Ideation Competition (India)
Deadline: 18 April 2025
Got an innovative idea in agriculture & allied sectors? This is your chance to shine! Apply for the Aggnite 5.0 Student Ideation Competition…[more]

Call for Proposals: “Environment, Climate Change and Human Rights” in Zimbabwe
Deadline: 14 April 2025
The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law in collaboration with its academic cooperation partners under the Zimbabwe Human Rights Capacity Development Programme is launching a call for research grants proposals…[more]

Apply Now: NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI) 3.0 – Nigeria
Deadline: 5 April 2025
Does your startup have the potential to drive innovation and deliver impactful solutions in healthcare, education, or agriculture? If so, apply for the NPI 3.0 for a chance to win a share of the US$220,000, the Cascador Prize for impact valued at US$45,000, and a five-week all-expenses-paid training programme in Silicon Valley, USA…[more]

Call for Applications: AgriTech4Rwanda Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 16 April 2025
The AgriTech4Rwanda Innovation Challenge, powered by the Rwanda Green Fund through Ireme Invest, in collaboration with the CGIAR Hub for Sustainable Finance (ImpactSF) and the CGIAR Accelerate for Impact Platform (A4IP), with funding from the Gates Foundation, is a groundbreaking initiative designed to enhance climate resilience in Rwanda’s agricultural sector…[more]

Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project II (ZATP II): Matching Grant Opportunity for Producer Organisations
Deadline: 2 May 2025
The Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI) through the Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project Phase II (ZATP II) is inviting Business Proposals from Cooperatives/Producer Organisations and Farmer Associations with innovative concepts or ideas with high potential for developmental impact, climate resilience and financial sustainability…[more]

Applications open for the “Start Your Business Adventure in Makedonska Kamenica” Accelerator Program
Deadline: 7 April 2025
The accelerator program “Start your business adventure in Makedonska Kamenica” including training for entrepreneurs and financial support, is a pilot activity as part of the project “Sustainable Development for Makedonska Kamenica”…[more]

Public Call for Strengthening the Role of Women in the Circular Economy – Circular Awards (Republic of Serbia)
Deadline: 9 May 2025
Applications are now open to strengthen the role of businesswomen in the circular economy…[more]

Request for Applications: Work Placement/Apprenticeship Program for Women Entreprises under the GROW Project (Uganda)
Deadline: 17 April 2025
The Government of the Republic of Uganda received financing from the World Bank to implement the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project, which is being executed by the Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development (MGLSD) and Private Sector Foundation (PSFU)…[more]

Call for Applications: Australia Awards Scholarships in Niue
Deadline: 30 April 2025
The Australia Awards scholarships are prestigious international awards offered by the Australian Government to the next generation of global leaders in developing countries…[more]

Calling all Agritech Startups to collaborate with Farmers (India)
Deadline: Ongoing
Do you have the solutions that farmers need? Are your products designed to make a difference in the agricultural sector? Kerala Startup Mission is inviting Expression of Interest (EOI) from startups to collaborate with farmers…[more]

Grant for Agroecology Program (GAP) – Regular Fund in India
Deadline: Ongoing
Applications are now open for the GAP- Regular Fund programme to strengthen Smart Agro-Ecology practices that enhance productivity, reduce environmental impact, and improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers…[more]

Submissions open for Agri-Business Innovation Grant Program (Canada)
Deadline: 25 April 2025
The Municipality of Huron East is inviting applications for its Agri-Business Innovation Grant Program to assist agricultural operators with expanding their markets and increasing their revenues…[more]

Submit Applications for Australia Awards Scholarship Program in New Caledonia
Deadline: 30 April 2025
The Australia Awards scholarships are prestigious international awards offered by the Australian Government to the next generation of global leaders in developing countries. Through study and research, recipients develop the skills and knowledge to drive change and help build enduring people-to-people links with Australia…[more]

Entries open for Australia Awards Scholarship Program in Republic of Marshall Islands
Deadline: 30 April 2025
The Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is inviting applications to help promote prosperity, reduce poverty and enhance political stability in the Republic of Marshall Islands…[more]

Australia Awards Scholarships in Solomon Islands
Deadline: 30 April 2025
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is inviting applications for its Australia Awards Scholarships in Solomon Islands to help promote prosperity, reduce poverty, and enhance political stability…[more]

CFPs: Australia Awards Scholarships in Tonga
Deadline: 30 April 2025
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is accepting applications for its Australia Awards Scholarships in Tonga to help promote prosperity, reduce poverty, and enhance political stability…[more]

Apply for Future Organic Farmer Grant Program (US)
Deadline: 18 April 2025
The California Certified Organic Farmers is inviting grant applications to support higher education and vocational students pursuing degrees or certificates in organic agriculture to help cover tuition and educational expenses…[more]

Call for Entries: Australia Awards Scholarships in Tuvalu
Deadline: 30 April 2025
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is requesting applications for its Tuvalu Australia Awards to help promote prosperity, reduce poverty, and enhance political stability…[more]

Submissions open for Australia Awards (Vanuatu)
Deadline: 30 April 2025
Applications are now open for the Vanuatu Australia Awards to help promote prosperity, reduce poverty, and enhance political stability…[more]

Australia Awards Scholarship Program in Federated States of Micronesia
Deadline: 30 April 2025
Applications are now open for the Australia Awards Scholarships in the Federated States of Micronesia to promote prosperity, reduce poverty, and enhance political stability…[more]