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USADF Agribusiness Grant (Operational Assistance Grants (OAG) / Enterprise Expansion Grants (EEG)) is sponsored by U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF). The U. S.
African Development Foundation (USADF) invites proposals from Nigerian enterprises, cooperatives, and producer groups with innovative solutions to increase revenues, create jobs, improve farmer incomes, and achieve sustainable market-based growth.
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United States of America — African Development Foundation - Terra Viva Grants The Terra Viva Grants Directory brings free funding information to the developing world. Please consider making a donation to support our operations. The Terra Viva Grants Directory develops and manages information about grants for agriculture, energy, environment, and natural resources in the world's developing countries.
African Development Foundation Grants for operation and expansion of African enterprises in agriculture, energy, natural resources, and other sectors The U.S. African Development Foundation ( USADF ) was established as an independent U.S. public corporation to promote economic and social development in Africa, with an emphasis on assistance for marginalized groups.
USADF provides seed capital and technical support to early-stage local African enterprises in agriculture, energy, and youth-led enterprises. Eligibility for funding extends to enterprises, associations, and other organizations that are 100% African-owned in specified eligible countries. Grant Programs for Agriculture, Energy, Environment, Natural Resources 1 — Agriculture .
USADF makes two kinds of grants in support of sustainable agriculture in eligible African countries: Operational assistance . Grants for operational assistance are up to US$100 thousand over two years to empower community groups to achieve greater food security and income stability. Enterprise expansion .
Grants for enterprise expansion are up to US$250 thousand over five years to help community enterprises expand production, achieve greater market access, capture follow-on funding, and link to new markets. APPLICATION: USADF announces calls for proposals. Applications can be submitted in either English or French.
2 — Off-Grid Energy . The Off-Grid Energy Challenge makes grants up to US$100 thousand to African enterprises providing off-grid solutions that deploy renewable resources and power local economic activities. The program works in partnership with Power Africa, an initiative of the U.S. Agency for International Development.
APPLICATION: The Off-Grid Energy Challenge operates through calls for proposals. Calls may also be announced by Power Africa. 3 — Youth-Led Enterprises .
USADF funds Africa’s next generation of business leaders by offering them up to US$25 thousand in seed capital to start or expand their social ventures. Grants cut across subject areas that include social enterprises in water supply, renewable energy, agribusiness, small-scale manufacturing, waste management, and various others. APPLICATION : USADF selects entrepreneurs through the Young African Leaders Initiative ( YALI ).
Geographical Distribution of Grant Activities in Developing Countries Sub-Saharan Africa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe The FAQ ( Frequently Asked Questions ) offer an overview of the Foundation and its programs. USADF provides contact information .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 100% Nigerian-owned enterprises, associations, or cooperatives legally registered in Nigeria, with a proven ability to track, manage, and use internal and external resources to achieve growth. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $100,000 for OAG; up to $250,000 for EEG. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
USADF Agribusiness Grant (Operational Assistance Grants (OAG) / Enterprise Expansion Grants (EEG)) is funded by U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The United States Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ Office of International Visitors (ECA/PE/V) announces an open competition for up to four cooperative agreements to support the staff expenses and overhead costs of the FY 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program’s (IVLP) National Program Agencies (NPAs). Launched in 1940, the IVLP is the Department of State’s foundational professional exchange program. The IVLP advances U.S. national security priorities and builds long-term relationships between Americans and international leaders in government, business, academia, and other fields. Recipients design and implement customized short-term visits to the United States for current and emerging leaders from around the world. These visits support U.S. foreign policy goals and reflect the participants’ professional interests. Eligible recipients will have expertise in foreign policy, experience in professional exchange programming, and the ability to provide tailored projects for participants from all countries. Please see the full NOFO for additional information. Funding Opportunity Number: DFOP0017385. Assistance Listing: 19.402. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: O. Award Amount: $613K – $1.2M per award.
Citizen Diplomacy Action Fund (CDAF) is sponsored by U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Citizen Diplomacy Action Fund (CDAF) is a small grants competition funded by the U. S. Department of State through IREX, offering up to $10,000 to alumni of U. S. Government exchange programs.