Deadline Date: June 22, 2026
The United Nations Development Programme is seeking grant applications to strengthens agri-MSMEs and cooperatives by improving business planning and developing bankable project proposals to attract financing.
The focus areas, of the assignment include improving investment readiness of agri-MSMEs and cooperatives, strengthening business planning and financial literacy, promoting sustainable and green finance, developing bankable and investor-ready project proposals, enhancing access to finance through banks, microfinance institutions, SACCOs, and impact investors, and supporting investment forums for project presentation and matchmaking with financiers.
The assignment is implemented under the Rwanda Green Food Future Joint Programme and aims to convert business ideas of selected MSMEs and cooperatives into structured, financeable investment proposals. It also emphasizes capacity building through training and coaching on business models, financial management, and access to finance mechanisms.
The scope of work includes reviewing programme documents and diagnostics, developing methodologies and tools for assessing investment readiness, and designing structured training materials on business planning, financial literacy, and sustainable finance instruments. It also includes coaching MSMEs and cooperatives to improve business models and financial projections.
A key component of the assignment is the development of fifteen bankable project proposals. These proposals must include executive summaries, business case analysis, market positioning, operational plans, and detailed financial models covering multi-year projections, assumptions, and sensitivity analysis.
The assignment further supports the organization of an investment forum where selected MSMEs and cooperatives present their projects to potential investors. This includes investor outreach, matchmaking, and coaching participants on effective pitching and presentation skills.
Eligible firms must be legally registered, have at least five years of relevant experience, demonstrate a proven track record in similar assignments, maintain financial stability through audited accounts, and comply with UN supplier standards including ethical conduct requirements.
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