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AECID (Spanish Agency for International Cooperation for Development)

$100,000 - $10,000,000

RollingWebsiteEst. 1988

GrantTechnical AssistanceDebtAgricultureWater & SanitationGovernanceMigrationHealthEducationHumanitarian AidCultureAll Stages

Moderate Gender LensModerate Climate Lens

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Spain's state agency responsible for fostering, programming, coordinating and executing public policies of cooperation for sustainable development, humanitarian action and global citizenship education. Operates across Africa through country offices with funding for development projects, scholarships, and innovative development initiatives.

What You Get

Project Grants

Grant funding for development projects ($100K-$10M)

Technical Assistance

Expert support and capacity building

MAEC-AECID Scholarships

Fully funded study and training opportunities in Spain for African nationals

FEDES Financing

New financial cooperation instruments for sustainable development

How to Apply

Multiple channels: (1) Open calls for proposals published on AECID website under 'Calls and Announcements'; (2) MAEC-AECID scholarship programs; (3) Through Spanish NGO partners who receive AECID funding; (4) Through AECID country offices in Africa. Contact: centro.informacion@aecid.es or +34 900 20 30 54.

Warm Intro

Required

Geographic Focus

North Africa, West Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa

Decision Timeline

Varies by call -- typically 8-16 weeks

Eligibility

Organizations working in AECID priority countries in Africa
Spanish NGOs can apply for calls for proposals
Government bodies in partner countries
Academic and research institutions for scholarships
FEDES: entities eligible for financial cooperation instruments

Traction Required

Clear project plan and measurable development outcomes

Team Requirements

Organizational capacity for international development project implementation. Spanish language ability beneficial.

Selection Criteria

Alignment with Spanish cooperation priorities
Development impact
Sustainability
Partnership with local institutions
Gender mainstreaming

Focus Areas

Agriculture & Food Security

Agricultural development and food security in priority African countries

Water & Sanitation

WASH infrastructure and access projects

Governance

Democratic governance and institutional strengthening

Migration

Migration management and development nexus, particularly in North/West Africa

FEDES Financial Cooperation

New instrument (launched Jan 2026) for mobilizing financing for sustainable development

What They Look For

Development projects aligned with Spain's cooperation priorities, particularly in agriculture, water, governance, and migration. Strong preference for projects in AECID priority countries in Africa with clear development outcomes and sustainability plans.

Post-Investment Support

Monitoring and evaluation support, capacity building, reporting frameworks, connection to Spanish development cooperation network.

Red Flags to Watch

Primarily government-to-government cooperation. Direct access for African entrepreneurs is limited. Spanish language may be required for some calls. Bureaucratic processes typical of government agencies.

Insider Tip

Most accessible path for African organizations is through AECID country offices in their 10 African priority countries. MAEC-AECID scholarships are the most accessible individual opportunity. The new FEDES instrument (launched Jan 2026) may open new financing channels. Spanish NGO partnerships can unlock larger project funding.

1988

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AECID (Spanish Agency for International Cooperation for Development)

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