IFAD $2 Million Grant Call for Proposals: Food Systems Transformation in the Central Sahel

Overview

The International Fund for Agricultural Development is offering a funding opportunity aimed at food systems transformation in the Central Sahel region, specifically covering Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. The initiative provides catalytic financing for innovative and scalable interventions to address critical bottlenecks across selected agri-food value chains, including livestock, cassava and rice.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants include institutions, governmental agencies, private-sector entities, research institutions and consortia that meet the required grant-financing criteria and can demonstrate relevant experience in the Central Sahel and the priority thematic areas.

What you get

The initiative provides a grant valued at USD 2 million to support the implementation of a transformative regional initiative covering Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.

Key dates

The application deadline is 16 October 2026 at 23:59 GMT.