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Funding opportunities for agriculture businesses for African entrepreneurs (2026)

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USAID Kenya Feed the Future Agribusiness Investment

USAID Kenya (Feed the Future) verified

USAID's Feed the Future initiative in Kenya provides grants and technical assistance to agribusinesses and SMEs operating along agricultural value chains including…

KenyaAgricultureAgro-processing
KES 1,000,000 – KES 50,000,000 Rolling
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SNV Ghana Inclusive Business and Agri-SME Grants

SNV Ghana verified

SNV Netherlands Development Organisation operates rolling calls for proposals in Ghana targeting agri-SMEs, cooperatives, and inclusive businesses in food systems and renewable…

GhanaAgricultureFood Systems
$10,000 – $150,000 Rolling
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FAO Partnerships and Grants for Food Systems

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) verified

The FAO offers grants and partnership agreements to civil society organisations, farmer organisations, cooperatives, and research bodies working on sustainable food systems…

All AfricaAgricultureFood Systems
$25,000 – $5,000,000 Rolling
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AGRA Grants for Agricultural Transformation

Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) verified

AGRA provides grants to African organisations working to transform smallholder agriculture across sub-Saharan Africa. Funding supports seed systems, soil health, market access,…

Ethiopia Ghana+10AgricultureFood Security
$50,000 – $2,000,000 Rolling
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FAO Hand-in-Hand Initiative Investment Forum

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) verified

The FAO Hand-in-Hand Initiative connects high-potential agri-food investment opportunities in selected developing countries with public and private investors. It supports targeted countries…

Ethiopia Niger+8AgricultureFood Systems
$500,000 – $20,000,000 Rolling
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African Development Foundation (USADF) Youth Enterprise Grants

U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) verified

The U.S. African Development Foundation provides direct grants to African grassroots enterprises, cooperatives, and youth-led organisations that lack access to conventional capital.…

All AfricaAgricultureFinancial Inclusion
$20,000 – $250,000 Rolling
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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Grand Challenges Explorations

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation verified

Grand Challenges Explorations funds innovative early-stage ideas in global health and development, including projects addressing infectious disease, nutrition, agriculture, and digital health…

All AfricaHealthAgriculture
$100,000 – $1,000,000 Rolling
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SMEDAN MSME Grant and Support Programme

Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) verified

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) periodically disburses grants and non-financial support to micro, small, and medium enterprises…

NigeriaManufacturingAgriculture
₦250,000 – ₦5,000,000 Rolling
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IFAD Rural Africa Development

International Fund for Agricultural Development verified

International Fund for Agricultural Development supports smallholder farmers and rural enterprises.

Nigeria Ghana+5Agriculture
$10,000 – $200,000 30 Nov 2026 · 47d left
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Rwanda Development Board Grant

Rwanda Development Board verified

RDB provides grants and incentives to investors and entrepreneurs investing in Rwanda priority sectors.

RwandaTechnologyAgriculture
$50,000 – $500,000 31 Dec 2026 · 78d left
Grant NEWUpcoming

UNDP Rwanda Timbuktoo Africa Innovation Hub Grant

UNDP Rwanda / Timbuktoo Africa Innovation Hub verified

Operated in partnership with UNDP Rwanda, the Timbuktoo initiative offers grants and acceleration support to early-stage startups addressing local development challenges across…

RwandaClimateAgriculture
$10,000 – $50,000 Opens 1 Nov
Grant NEWUpcoming

Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme

Tony Elumelu Foundation verified

The TEF Entrepreneurship Programme is Africa's leading entrepreneurship programme, empowering African entrepreneurs with seed capital of $5,000, mentoring, and training.

Nigeria Ghana+3AgricultureTechnology
$5,000 31 Mar 2027

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