Call for Grant Applications – Common Fund for Commodities — Support for Commodity Development
Application Deadline:
April 1, 2025
About Organisation
The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) is dedicated to poverty alleviation and sustainable livelihoods in commodity-dependent communities worldwide. By empowering smallholder farmers, SMEs, cooperatives, and women-led enterprises, the CFC transforms commodity value chains in its member countries. It supports inclusive growth through financing and technical assistance in production, processing, marketing, and R&D. Guided by the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the CFC champions gender equality, climate action, and resilient economies, creating equitable value chains that benefit both people and the planet.
About the Grant
The CFC provides financial and technical support to projects aiming to transform commodity value chains and uplift smallholder and SME-based enterprises. Focused on Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), and Small Island Developing States (SIDS), the grant promotes sustainable practices, including agritech, agroforestry, renewable energy, and advanced traceability systems. Funding is available as loans for capital expenditures, working capital, or trade finance to enhance productivity and sustainability. Applications should demonstrate operational and financial viability, delivering significant social, economic, and environmental benefits. Women-led enterprises are strongly encouraged to apply, contributing to inclusive and sustainable growth in the commodity sector.
Who can Apply?
The fund invites proposals from SMEs, cooperatives, financial institutions, governments, and International Commodity Bodies (ICBs) in CFC member countries. Eligible applicants must present viable projects that strengthen commodity value chains and improve livelihoods, particularly for low-income populations. Women entrepreneurs and organizations supporting female smallholders are especially encouraged to apply. Proposals should align with CFC’s mission of poverty alleviation and sustainability, featuring innovative approaches like regenerative practices, digital agriculture, or renewable energy. Applicants must submit balance sheets and income statements in English, showcasing economic, social, and environmental sustainability.
How to Apply?
Submit proposals and required financial documents in English. Ensure the application form, balance sheet, and income statement are completed before the deadline.
Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted by April 1, 2025.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
Call for Grant Applications – She loves Tech Global Competition
About Organisation
She Loves Tech’s international competition fostered a decade of women in an era of entrepreneurship. Established as the arena’s biggest platform for ladies in tech, this international non-earnings employer recognizes and supports pinnacle-tier lady marketers and transformative technology. The annual competition enables the showcasing of the modern United States of America led with the aid of Girls Global, with connections being made to traders and enterprise leaders.
About the Grant
The generation startup has carried out a product development milestone by growing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), signifying its transition past the conceptual segment. Financial backing has been secured thru outside assets, with the whole quantity not exceeding US $5 million.
Who can Apply?
The era startup has performed a product development milestone by means of developing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), signifying its transition beyond the conceptual segment. Financial backing has been secured through external resources, with the full amount not exceeding US $5 million.
The Startup following one of the following Gender Lens:
- Female Founder
- Gender Focused value Proposition
- Technology impacting Women Positively
- Major Female Consumers
How to Apply?
To apply for She loves Tech Global Competition, click on this link.
Application Deadline
According to the information available on the internet about the She loves Tech Grant, the deadline for applying to receive this grant is on 4 Aug, 2024, (Sunday).
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Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
