SEFAA Expands Agricultural Investment Support for Smallholder Farmer-Focused Businesses in Africa. Funds Ranging from US$300,000 to US$2.4 million ·Social Enterprise Fund for Agriculture in Africa (SEFAA)

Overview

This program offers funding opportunities of US$300,000 to US$2.4 million for agricultural businesses that create measurable impact for smallholder farmers across Africa.

Eligibility

Applicants must demonstrate sustainable and measurable benefits for smallholder farmers and can include businesses in the following categories:

• Agro-dealers and agricultural input providers
• Food and crop processors
• Equipment suppliers
• Agri-tech companies
• Logistics and distribution providers
• Financial and market-access intermediaries
• Other agricultural enterprises supporting smallholder farmers

Additional key eligibility requirements include:

• Formal company registration
• Operations within SEFAA target countries
• A minimum of two years operating experience
• Successful completion of proof-of-concept stage
• Demonstrated profitability or credible path toward profitability
• Compliance with national laws and regulations
• Adherence to licensing requirements
• Compliance with anti-money laundering and anti-corruption policies

Benefits

Applicants will receive flexible financing solutions tailored to their needs, which may include loans, equity investments, and quasi-equity financing in local currencies, USD, or EUR.

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official website at SEFAA Fund.

Deadline

For specific deadlines, please refer to the official website.