USAID Tanzania's Feed the Future fund grants $25,000–$500,000 to agribusinesses, cooperatives and SMEs that strengthen smallholder farmers' incomes and market access. You must be registered in Tanzania, show impact on food security, and typically provide co-investment.
USAID's Feed the Future programme in Tanzania provides grants and co-investment support to agribusinesses, farmer cooperatives, and SMEs operating in agricultural value chains including horticulture, staple crops, and livestock. The fund aims to improve food security, increase incomes, and strengthen market linkages for smallholder farmers. Recipients also benefit from technical assistance and market access support.
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USAID assesses applications based on business viability, evidence of smallholder farmer impact, financial health, and feasibility of cost-sharing. Strong applicants show clear value chains, realistic budgets, and measurable outcomes tied to food security. Selected organisations receive grants and ongoing technical assistance in market linkages and business development.
What reviewers look for
No. You can be an input supplier, trader, processor, exporter, or service provider—any business in an agricultural value chain. But you must show how your work improves incomes or market access for smallholder farmers.
Co-investment means your organisation or a partner contributes cash, equipment, or labour to the project alongside USAID funding. The exact requirement varies by grant size; USAID will specify this in the application guidelines.
Processing typically takes 8–12 weeks from submission to decision. Since this is a rolling fund, there is no single deadline; you can apply at any time.
Yes, usually you can reapply. Ask USAID Tanzania for feedback on your first application and use it to strengthen your business plan, financial records, or farmer impact evidence.
Both are eligible if registered with the relevant Tanzanian authority. Cooperatives must have formal registration documents and audited accounts if applying for larger grants.
Guide written from the official programme page on 15 October 2026. Funders change their rules, so confirm the details on the official page before you apply.
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