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Enterprises for Development, Growth, and Empowerment (EDGE) Fund (through Acorn's Cooperative Carbon Finance Fund) is sponsored by USAID. Through USAID's EDGE Fund, the United States invests in Acorn's Cooperative Carbon Finance Fund as a first loss tranche, de-risking investment in carbon finance and unlocking access to the voluntary carbon market.
This initiative aims to support smallholder farmers in transitioning to climate-smart and resilient agriculture and can catalyze significant funding for carbon projects.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Projects and initiatives supporting smallholder farmers in transitioning to climate-smart and resilient agriculture and engaging in carbon finance in Africa. (Specific startup eligibility via Acorn's fund not detailed in search results). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Enterprises for Development, Growth, and Empowerment (EDGE) Fund (through Acorn's Cooperative Carbon Finance Fund) is funded by USAID. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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