Deadline: 01-Apr-2026
The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) invites applications from SMEs, cooperatives, social enterprises, NGOs, and public or private sector entities based or operating in its 101 member countries for projects that empower smallholders, enhance local livelihoods, and promote sustainable, inclusive economic development through high-impact interventions.
Focus Areas, Objectives, and Priorities: Trade Finance for Companies – Connecting Smallholder Farmers with Global Markets, Regenerative Agriculture & Biodiversity Protection, Local Value Addition with Low Environmental Impact, Agtech and Digital Tools for Inclusive, Sustainable and Transparent Value Chains, Improving Financial Access for Smallholder Farmers, Women Entrepreneurship and Business Solutions with a Gender Lens. The CFC particularly encourages applications for projects focused on the sustainable use and conservation of forest resources in the Congo Basin region (Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of Congo), as well as funding proposals from or focused on Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), and Small Island Developing Countries (SIDCs).
The Common Fund for Commodities is dedicated to investing in transformative projects that align commercial success with environmental regeneration and social inclusion. Through its funding, farmers can access high-value markets, adopt climate-smart practices, add value locally, and protect biodiversity. The vision is to create value chains where technology empowers people, SMEs thrive, and the prosperity generated flows equitably to smallholders, workers, and their communities. By supporting local enterprises, the CFC aims to increase income, dignity, and resilience for those cultivating land and nurturing ecosystems.
Applicants must demonstrate at least three years of operational history with relevant experience and capacity, and all applications must be financially viable. Projects can receive funding through loans or other debt instruments, with the maximum amount being USD 1.5 million for regular projects and up to USD 300,000 under the Fast-Track procedure. Flexibility in funding may be considered for projects with higher impact and strong financial planning.
For more information, visit CFC.