The Africa Agri-Food Development Programme (AADP) invites you to apply for grants and explore market opportunities in the African agri-food sector. This programme is designed to foster partnerships and promote sustainable development within the industry.
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Deadline 5th July 2024
Eligibility Agri-food brands in 18 African countries
Documents Audited accounts, tax info
Goals Sustainable food systems
Opportunities Grants, market exploration
Partners Irish agri-food company
Apply AADP application form
Contact aadp@dfa.ie
Programme Overview
The AADP offers grants to support commercially intensive projects that contribute to the sustainable development of the food system. To be eligible, your business must be registered in one of the 18 eligible African countries, including Nigeria, and must align with relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the AADP, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Must be an agri-food brand registered for at least 12 months in one of the eligible countries
Proposals must be commercially intensive and contribute significantly to sustainable development
Must have proper governance and financial management system.
Required Documents
Applicants need to provide:
Audited accounts for at least one year
Company and tax information
An account of the “flow of funds” related to the project
Background contracts and a Memorandum of Understanding
Any relevant and agreed-upon documents with partners
Partner Requirements
For ‘full projects’, the partnership must include at least one Irish-registered agri-food company and one local commercial entity in Africa. Additionally, applicants must
Have been operating for three years in the relevant sector
Demonstrate distinct and ethical partnership readiness
If conducting a feasibility study, a list of potential partners must be included in the application.
How to Apply
To apply for the AADP, follow these steps:
Download the Application Form: The form for a full project or feasibility study can be downloaded from the AADP application page.
Complete the Form: Fill in all required details and gather necessary documents.
Submit the Form: Email the completed application form to aadp@dfa.ie before the deadline, close of business on Friday, 5 July 2024.
For any questions or queries regarding the application process, contact aadp@dfa.ie.
