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Announced at COP30 in November 2025, the Gates Foundation's $1. 4 billion, four-year commitment expands agricultural innovation for smallholder farmers across Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. A significant share targets digital advisory services, including mobile apps, SMS platforms, and AI-driven tools that deliver planting decisions, weather forecasts, and pest and disease alerts directly to farmers.
The initiative funds data-driven and AI-powered agricultural technologies designed to increase productivity, build climate resilience, and improve food security for millions of smallholder farming households.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Agricultural research institutions, nonprofits, AgTech organizations, and program partners working with smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia; funding through Gates Foundation grantmaking and program partnerships. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1.4 billion over four years for agricultural innovation, with a significant share targeting AI-driven digital advisory tools, apps, and SMS platforms for smallholder farmers. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Gates Foundation $1.4 Billion Agricultural Innovation Commitment Including AI-Driven Digital Advisory Tools for Smallholder Farmers is funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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