Deadline Date: October 1, 2026
Applicants are now submit applications to support inclusive and sustainable development projects that strengthen smallholder farmers, ecosystems, and rural value chains.
The focus areas, include smallholder farmer empowerment, commodity value chain development, trade finance, access to global markets, regenerative agriculture, biodiversity protection, climate-smart agriculture, local value addition, sustainable and low-impact production systems, agricultural technology and digital innovation, financial inclusion for farmers, women entrepreneurship, gender-responsive business solutions, SME development, and inclusive and transparent value chains.
The programme provides funding of up to USD 2,000,000 for regular projects, while fast-track proposals may receive up to USD 300,000 depending on project scope and eligibility.
The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) focuses on aligning commercial success with environmental regeneration and social inclusion by supporting smallholder farmers and strengthening rural communities. The programme promotes value chains where technology enables inclusion, SMEs grow sustainably, and economic benefits are shared equitably among producers, workers, and communities.
The initiative aims to contribute to poverty alleviation by strengthening the income-generating capacity of commodity producers and reducing their vulnerability to economic shocks. It also seeks to diversify and strengthen the commodity sector in developing countries, ensuring long-term economic growth and development.
The 29th Call for Proposals supports projects that improve access to high-value markets, promote sustainable agricultural practices, enhance local processing and value addition, and strengthen biodiversity protection. It encourages innovative solutions that combine environmental sustainability with economic development.
Eligible applicants include SMEs, cooperatives, social enterprises, NGOs, and public or private sector entities operating in one of the 101 CFC member countries. Applicants must demonstrate at least three years of operational experience and financial viability, with proven capacity to implement development-focused projects.
Priority areas include trade finance for smallholder market access, regenerative agriculture, local value addition, agri-tech solutions for sustainable value chains, financial inclusion for farmers, and women-led enterprise development.
For more information, visit Common Fund for Commodities.
