FAO TCP provides $200,000–$1,000,000 grants for agricultural capacity building, policy support, and emergency rehabilitation across Africa. Only FAO member governments can apply directly through their Ministry of Agriculture.
The FAO Technical Cooperation Programme provides grants to member countries for technical assistance projects in agriculture, fisheries, forestry, and food security. In Africa, TCP grants fund capacity building, policy support, emergency agricultural rehabilitation, and innovation pilots through government ministries and national agencies. Projects typically deliver equipment, expert advisory services, training, and institutional strengthening.
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Requests are assessed against TCP criteria, which include alignment with national priorities and technical soundness. The FAO country representative forwards approved requests through formal channels. Emergency projects follow a faster approval process. You will typically receive feedback on whether your request advances to project formulation or requires revision.
What reviewers look for
No. Only FAO member governments apply. Your NGO can become an implementing partner if the government selects you to deliver part of the project after it wins funding.
Contact your Ministry of Agriculture or equivalent national authority first. They will liaise with the FAO country representative in your country to explore TCP funding options.
TCP operates on a rolling basis—there is no fixed annual deadline. However, submission timing and approval speed vary depending on whether your project is routine or emergency-related. Ask the FAO country representative about current timelines.
The standard TCP approval process has defined stages. Emergency projects are approved faster. The FAO country representative can advise on typical timescales for your country and project type.
No. The maximum TCP grant is $1,000,000. Larger programmes may require separate World Bank, African Development Bank or bilateral donor funding.
Guide written from the official programme page on 17 October 2026. Funders change their rules, so confirm the details on the official page before you apply.
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