CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE GRANT FUNDING FOR INDIVIDUAL FARMERS AND GROUPS

DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 3, 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

1. Soil and Water Management (e.g. Soil Conservation; Rain Water Harvesting; Storage; Distribution and Application; Land Preparation, etc.)
2. Plant Agronomics (e.g. IPM, Fertilizer Management including composting)
3. Packaging materials including Labels
4. Innovative Technology in Agriculture (Protective Culture including Shades Houses,)
5. Livestock Rearing (e.g. Stock Management and Pen Construction/Rehabilitation, Fencing, etc.)
6. Organic Production including composting
7. Apiculture
8. Drip Irrigation Systems (New)
9. Efficient water harvesting, storage distribution and application Systems
10. Solar Pumps (New)
11. On farm drainage works
12. Small works (e.g. construction of storerooms/sheds, use of machinery for terracing, etc.)
13. Land access legal advice (determination to be made by the CSA Grant Committee, based on proposal submitted)
14. Land preparation (mechanical)
15. Equipment (New)
16. Machinery (New)
17. Inputs (New and CSA Compatible)
18. Mulching, shredding
19. Vehicle (with proper justification including plan for sustainable use in agriculture, must be assessed to be critical to the Project’s viability)
20. Specialized technical assistance, permissions and certifications
21. Laboratory Analysis
22. Temporary Labour

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS

1. Must have access to a minimum of ½ acre and no more than 2.5 acres of farm land
2. All supporting document must accompany the proposal
3. Willing to make 10% equity contribution (of which 5% in cash).

HOW MUCH WILL THE GRANT FUNDING PROVIDE

Maximum funding of USD $8,000.00 ($21,505.60 XCD) per individual. In case of the group, the amount received would be based on the number of persons participating, but would not exceed USD$ 30,000.00 (XCD$80,700). Beneficiary’s contribution should be 10% equity, of which 5% 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.