Applications are now open for the 2024 Africa Agri-Food Development Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it
About Agri-Food Development Programme 2024
The Africa Agri-Food Development Programme (AADP) provides grant funding for Irish and African agri-food businesses to explore market opportunities and develop partnerships in the agri-food sector in Africa.
Benefits of Agri-Food Development Programme 2024
Agri-Food Development Programme 2024 Requirments
- All applicants must be agri-food companies that have been registered/incorporated in Ireland and/or one of the 18 eligible African countries of implementation for at least 12 months prior to the AADP application period commencing;
- all proposed projects must be commercial in nature and focus and must contribute strongly to the sustainable development of the food system, including alignment where possible with relevant Sustainable Development Goals, within the African country(ies) selected;
- the partners involved must have appropriate governance and financial management systems in place. Along with the relevant application form, all AADP applicants must provide:
– at least one year of audited accounts
– company and tax information
– an account of project-related “flow of funds”
– any background contracts and Memoranda of Understanding
– any further documentation found to be relevant and agreed with partners
– the partners involved for ‘full projects’ must include at least 1 Irish registered agri-food company and 1 local commercial entity in Africa;
- all applicants for ‘full projects’ must be able to demonstrate that they have at least 3 years of experience within their team in the relevant agri-food sector and development context;
- the application must clearly outline how these 2 distinct companies will enter an equitable and ethical partnership;
- if an applicant company proposes to undertake a feasibility study, it should include a list of any potential partners within the application;
Application Date and Process
To apply for the AADP, follow these steps:
- Complete the official AADP application form, providing the required information and documentation, including:
- At least one year of audited accounts
- Company and tax information
- Details on the project-related “flow of funds”
- Background contracts and Memoranda of Understanding
- Information on the partners involved (at least one Irish registered agri-food company and one local commercial entity in Africa for ‘full projects’)
- A clear explanation of the project objectives and expected outcomes
Click on the link to the application website to get started with your application.
Application Deadline
05 August, 2024
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