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$100K-2M
AGRA supports agricultural and food systems initiatives across Africa, with work spanning seed systems, sustainable farming, inclusive markets and trade, policy and state capability, and climate change adaptation. Existing data indicates a typical ticket size of $100K–2M, and AGRA reports $300M invested through its platforms. Its focus is on improving food security, resilience, and incomes for smallholder farmers within African agri-food systems.
Investment through AGRA platforms
AGRA reports $300M invested through its platforms.
Seed Systems/CESSA
Enhancing crop productivity via seeds as a trigger point to improve food security and income.
Sustainable Farming
Building resilient, sustainable, and profitable farming systems for the benefits of smallholder farmers.
Inclusive Markets and Trade
Strengthening viable and inclusive agri-food local and regional markets.
Policy and State Capability
Enabling government to take the lead with clear policies and capabilities to drive inclusive agricultural transformation.
Climate Change Adaptation
Improving the adaptation of agri-food and farming systems to climate change so that smallholder farmers can increase their resilience to shocks.
Inclusivity
AGRA includes inclusivity as a cross-cutting issue in its work.
Nutrition
AGRA recognizes that food security is necessary, but food must also meet nutritional needs.
Smallholder productivity and market access
Reporting support, capacity building, peer learning network
Confirm current funding cycle is open. Review reporting burden. Check geographic restrictions.
Applicants should align clearly with AGRA's stated focus areas, especially solutions for smallholder farmers in seed systems, sustainable farming, markets, policy, or climate adaptation. Because eligibility is not specified on this page, the best approach is to use AGRA's website and platforms to identify the most relevant entry point and confirm fit.
2006
Active Since
Yes
Deploying
Multiple grantees across Africa