CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE GRANT FUNDING FOR

CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE GRANT FUNDING FOR VALUE ADDED PRODUCTION

Deadline: November 3rd 2020

The objective of the Climate Smart Agriculture and Rural Enterprise Programme (SAEP) is to improve the livelihoods and resilience of beneficiaries by accessing new jobs, start-up businesses or consolidate new businesses and adopt Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices. This is aimed at increasing the sustainability of beneficiaries and will assist farmers including backyard gardeners and members of rural communities and youth, to have a better understanding of climate change (CC) issues.

WHO CAN APPLY

Beneficiaries of the Climate Smart Agriculture & Rural Enterprise Programme (SAEP) who would have received technical and extension support from the Extension Assistants.

WHAT DOES THE GRANT FUND    

i. Solar Driers

ii. Packaging materials including Labels

iii. Innovative Technology

iv. Machinery (New) (e.g. pulping machines, dehydrators)

v. Solar Drying (e.g. solar fish drying, sea moss drying)

vi. Sea Moss /Value added Products

vii. Equipment (New)

viii. Solar Pump (New)

ix. Inputs (New)

x. Specialized technical assistance, permissions and certifications

xi. Laboratory Analysis

xii. Rain water harvesting and storage

xiii. Apiculture: Honey Production

xiv. Small Works: construction of storerooms/sheds

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS

1. Must be registered or willing to be registered.
2. Must submit copy of health certificate where applicable.
3. Willingness to make 20% equity contribution (of which 10% in cash).
4. All supporting document listed must accompany the proposal.

HOW MUCH WILL THE GRANT FUNDING PROVIDE

Maximum funding of USD $8,000 ($21,505.60 XCD). Beneficiary’s contribution should be 20% equity, of which 10% in cash.

HOW TO APPLY

Completed Proposals should be submitted to [email protected] on or before November 3, 2020.  Call our office 442-0105 for additional information.